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Study shows benefits of breast-feeding as popularity continues to rise Word that a new study has found that children who were breast-fed for longer ended up smarter and richer will be welcome among one group of mothers in particular, those who practice Attachment Parenting that supports a longer-than-average time... read more	Bed sharing with babies – is it safe? More than half of all parents will find themselves sharing a sleep space with their babies at some point in the first six months, and advice “for” or “against” bed sharing can be an emotive and divisive topic.
What presence means to me I can't count the number of times that someone has told me that I need to get out of the house without my son.	Milk protein comparison unveils nutritional gems for developing babies Human babies appear to need more of a nutritional boost from breast-milk proteins than do infants of one of their closest primate relatives, suggests a study comparing human milk with the milk of rhesus macaque monkeys.
Using presence to raise independent children One day, when my son was a baby, I took him to the grocery store. He started to cry, and as I lifted him out of his car seat, a strange woman walked by.	The ocean, the Buddha, and nummies "Buddhism teaches that desire causes suffering. The Sanskrit word 'tanha' is often translated as desire or attachment. But in my studies, the term 'clinging' reflects the wisdom of Buddhism best.
Another breastfeeding benefit: Preparing baby's belly for solid food The moment of birth marks the beginning of a beautiful, lifelong relationship between a baby and the billions of microbes that will soon colonize his or her gastrointestinal tract.	Breastfeeding an ideal feeding pattern for infants, experts say Human milk provides the best nutrition for most babies and breastfeeding provides the best nutrition for infants and very young children, according to an updated position paper from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Parental choice for healthy immunity The big parenting news lately centers on childhood vaccinations. It's an area of parenting that we do not take a stance on. Rather, API advocates for informed choice.	Someday you will miss this It's 4 a.m. My baby is awake again. She has nursed and fallen asleep...and then woke up again the second I tried to move her. Now she is wide awake, eyes open and smiling at me. I am exhausted -- beyond exhausted.

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