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Staying centered despite your child's public meltdown You can tell a lot about a person by their shopping cart -- and also how they deal with their toddler's tantrum in the middle of the store.	A mother’s reflections on her decision to honor her child’s spirit I thought to myself how it is apparent that she didn’t blend in with the crowd, and I felt a little tug in my stomach.
A Post We Love! I breastfed my preschooler for (somewhat) selfish reasons Today, we want to recognize a post written by Krystal Newton, a stay-at-home mom to 2 boys, on her blog, Mommy Laughs: "While the benefits of extended breastfeeding are endless, my reasoning for choosing to let Colton decide to wean are somewhat... read more	Editor's pick: Was this Olympic swimmer raised with Attachment Parenting? An American competitive swimmer, 31-year-old Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all time, having won 28 medals, most of them golds.
AATH Parenting Educator Training Oct 14-16 in NJ ... read more	Reading between the lines, Part 3: Trusted Resources Where can you find trusted information about Attachment Parenting? Here are some of the trusted resources.
Reading between the lines, Part 2: Get the Most Out of a Scientific Study Unless you're an academic, you'll probably find research studies to not be the easiest material to digest, but if the science behind parenting matters to you, it's important to check out studies you learn about through the media.	Reading between the lines, Part 1 - Media Analysis Guidelines for Parents There are continually media reports coming out about parenting approaches, including Attachment Parenting. Some are affirming. Others are worrying.
Growing up in an attached family, learning the power of stimulus My home life was rich in attachment -- and stimulus. Attachment begins with the creation of emotionally close, consistent relationships between parents adn children in all child development stages.	Own the road you travel After giving birth to my first son, I made choices and decisions based on my instincts and the purest love I’d ever known. I wasn’t following another’s footsteps. I wasn’t asking for advice.

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