Dr William Sears sets out the basic components of AP as being: gentle birth, gentle discipline, extended breastfeeding, co-sleeping and baby wearing (carrying baby in a sling).
It’s important to note that these five components are not a set of rules, but principles that encourage a strong, positive lifelong bond between parents and children. There’s plenty of research that demonstrates that AP is emotionally enriching and a very healthy approach.
Our group’s purpose is not to convince all parents to practice this style of parenting. We simply want to let people know there are parents successfully creating peaceful, loving families, by following these principles, and to ensure that there is information and support for all parents who feel this is the right way for them.
We exercise our right to informed choice on all matters pertaining to our families, including birth, health, diet, education, values, beliefs and family life in general.