| Attachment Parenting |
| The only regret I have about AP is that we didn't find it earlier! Our first and second daughters were raised with a mix of Babywise (very unwise) and Pearl (not of wisdom) and Dobson (can't think of a witty comeback for that one!!) We came across AP when we were pregnant with Chantel (dd#3) and decided that it was a more respetful and Christlike way of raising our children. AP is basically listening to your baby/child and responding to his/her needs as they arise. AP is NOT letting your baby rule your life, it is NOT child centred, it is NOT permissive. AP IS respectful, it IS gentle, it IS kind, it IS patient, it IS seeking the welfare of others before yourself, it IS a lot like the love described in 1 Corinthians 13! We want to model Christ to our children. Jesus loved the children, He even rebuked his disciples for not letting the children come to Him. "Inasmuch as you have done it to the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto Me." |
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| Attachment Parenting is a term made popular by Dr Sears. AP looks different is all families but usually has some or all of the following : * bonding at birth * breastfeeding on cue * babywearing * family bedding (co-sleeping) * No Cry it Out * cloth nappies/diapers * quick response to baby's cry This is very much in contrast to the more main stream parenting styles that promote detachment between parent and child/baby. AP is not a set of rules. It is a lifestyle. It is not a new thing, it's been around since there has been children! It is mostly in the western world that parents are encouraged to detach from thier baby from before birth! |
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| AP links: * Ask Dr Sears * Kelly Mom * The Natural Child Project * Arms of Love Family Fellowship |
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