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The time-in technique This post was originally published on Aug.	Editor's Pick: AP Month on "How to get from there to here" On today's AP Month post, we're posed the question: How do we get from there to here? How do we, as parents, raise our children to fulfill the positive child outcomes that science shows is the result of effective parenting?
Why not the status quo, and instead Attachment Parenting? Both of us are parents, with six sons between us, and we both were teachers with experience on the front lines, which gave us the perspective, determination and passion to begin a grassroots nonprofit organization called Attachment Parenting... read more	The happiness of pursuit From birth, perhaps before, I believe the first thing we all wished for was to be heard. When we cried as babies, we weren't crying to manipulate; we were crying because we needed something.
There is no night and day Motherhood almost makes you lose yourself. Almost, because you find yourself with every touch of baby's soft skin, cheek to cheek. Almost, because you find yourself with every gaze held in those deep, pool-like eyes.	Parents: Are you flourishing? We, as parents, often ask ourselves whether we feel our children are doing okay -- if they are flourishing? But we are less likely to ask ourselves if we are doing okay.
Attachment Parenting in shared custody With everything that is going on in our lives, I know that I am doing the best I can with my girls. I have beautiful children who are loving, kind and supportive.	Babywearing: The next generation There is something so sweet about watching our older children mimic our parenting approach with their younger siblings. At 7, our oldest is interested and physically strong enough to care for her new baby sister.
Cherishing our API Leaders The difference that API Leaders make within their communities is immeasurable. The support they provide in cherishing parents each month may be the one thing that makes a difference.	Reflecting on 20 years of API On June 6, Lysa and I celebrated the official 20th anniversary of Attachment Parenting International. The journey to this remarkable milestone has been a long one but full of incredible memories and remarkable people.

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