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Kids speak out: I admire my dad because... Happy Father's Day from API! Today, children from around the world speak out to let us know what they admire most about their fathers.	Connection after breastfeeding My 3-year-old daughter recently found our old nursing pillow in the closet.
My Attachment Parenting support group made all the difference How important is it to find parents to give you support, encouragement, and advice in Attachment Parenting? This mom shares her experience after dealing with her child's public tantrum.	Mothers’ thoughtful expressions: What is the best parenting advice you would offer another mom? The experience of being a mom can be challenging, exhausting, rewarding, and inspirational.
Mothers’ thoughtful expressions: What do you cherish most about being a mom? Being a mom is like being a gardener -- it’s hard labor that gets accomplished regardless of the conditions. It is the kind of work that requires fortitude, dedication, and an abundance of patience.	This is how my son started to enjoy reading May is Get Caught Reading Month. Founded in 1999, this campaign was launched to remind people about the joys and fun of reading. But what happens when our children don't pick up a love of reading like we want?
AP Month Photo Contest 2017 Announcing the theme of AP Month 2017 -- "Word Power: Communicating for Connection" -- and inviting your photo submissions on this theme.	Smartphones and parenting This week, May 1-7, is Screen-Free Week -- an annual observance founded by the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood. Plan to unplug from digital entertainment this week and instead connect with your family. Need more inspiration?
Core beliefs and parenting Today, April 30, is SpankOut Day -- an annual observance founded by the Center for Effective Discipline, working to eliminate physical punishment of children and to promote nonviolent discipline.	Get outside and get into nature Tomorrow, April 22, we celebrate Earth Day. As you renew your commitment to care for our planet, keep in mind that the absolutely greatest contribution we can make toward Earth's stewardship is to raise children who care.

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