I've been on board with limiting praise for my kids ever since reading Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn. But I didn't undestand the internal impact of praise until recently.
I've been on board with limiting praise for my kids ever since reading Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn. But I didn't undestand the internal impact of praise until recently. |
“I am her mother, she is my baby and we are still deeply connected through my breast milk that I make for her,” Stephanie said. “I want to be in close contact with her, as much as she wants to be in close contact with me. |
[VIDEO] Diane Poole Heller interviews John Chitty about Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory and its implications for working with babies. Filmed as a part of Diane Poole Heller's Attachment Mastery program. |
Describing what you observe is happening in a non-dramatic, non-judgemental tone of voice is called "mirroring" and can be used as a positive discipline tehcnique as well as an attunement excercise in learning how to respond with sensitivity. |
Finding couple time while meeting our children's emotional needs is not only extremely important for our relationships with our spouse/partner but also teaches our children about the critical need for family balance. |
The magnitude of what we, as an organization, are trying to accomplish in this world is at times so overwhelming and seemingly impossible -- but then I remind myself that if Attachment Parenting International doesn't do the work, then who will?... read more |
With all the negative stories you hear about childbirth, I think it's really important to tell people it's not always like that: It doesn't have to be a negative experience. |
There are so many people whose names we don't readily know, or names we may never know -- people who are all doing their own little part in their communities, even if only in their homes, to make the world a more compassionate place for their... read more |
I think if I had had a more open, respectful communication with my mother, we would have had a better relationship. |
If you have read the benefits of skipping spanking and time-out in favor of other ways to guide children but are not sure where to start, here are 12 alternatives that give parents and children a chance to address choices and situations with the... read more |