Attachment Parenting

Can your parenting style destroy your marriage?

Ami Burns — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:00:00 -0800

When Mayim Bialik filed for divorce, she released a statement that her hands-on parenting style wasn't the cause. You may be wondering if parenting styles — even when both parents agree — can affect your relationship.

Put an end to the family bed

Tracee M. Herbaugh — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:00:00 -0800

Sometimes co-sleeping lasts longer than it was originally expected to, and a member of the "family bed" must resort to the couch or a blow-up air mattress on a nightly basis. If this is the situation in your home, it may seem like nothing will ever change. How do you get the kids back in their own bed?

How co-sleeping can save your baby's life

Ami Burns — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0700

We've all heard about the dangers of co-sleeping, yet research shows sleeping near your baby can reduce the risk of SIDS and has benefits for both of you.

International Babywearing Week: Moms wearing their babies

Monica Beyer — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 08:30:00 -0700

International Babywearing Week runs from October 8-14. Have you tried wearing your baby? These beautiful moms and their babies show how it’s done and share how babywearing helped them bond with their little ones — and made parenting so much easier.

Profile: I parent my own way and I’m proud!

Naomi de la Torre — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:09:00 -0700

Say goodbye to the mommy wars and say hello to celebrating individual choice in motherhood. Parenting is personal and we are all doing our best to make parenting decisions that best fit our beliefs, lifestyles and abilities. Instead of allowing our differences to polarize us, let’s discover what we have in common and support each other as we raise the next generation of the world’s children.

The co-sleeping, bed-sharing family

Monica Beyer — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:00:00 -0700

Sharing your bed with your child is known as bed sharing or co-sleeping — the baby or toddler sleeps on the same surface as his parent or parents. Bed sharing is often frowned upon by western society and is sometimes recommended against by professionals and individuals, particularly in light of SIDS awareness. Done properly, co-sleeping is actually quite safe and extremely beneficial for the baby and the rest of the family. Read on to find out more!

Tandem nursing: Breastfeeding for two

Monica Beyer — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Mariana breastfed her daughter through her second pregnancy, and then she nursed them both after her son was born. Read on to learn why she is such an amazing, hands-on mother in this and many more ways.

What's so extreme about Extreme Parenting?

Naomi de la Torre — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 07:00:00 -0700

The upcoming release of the new reality show Extreme Parenting will shine a light on hot-button parenting techniques like extended breastfeeding, co-sleeping, homeschooling, non-vaccinating and elimination communication. But are these parenting techniques really even extreme? Or is extreme the new mainstream in parenting?

Beverly Hills Nannies: Meet Marika Tsircou

Kat Hobza — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:10:00 -0700

Not since The Nanny Diaries have we gotten to peek behind the curtain on wealthy moms and their nannies. Tonight changes all that with the premiere of Beverly Hills Nannies. Here we visit with one of the moms Marika Tsircou about breast-feeding, attachment parenting and her outrageous parental demand...

Dispelling the myths of attachment parenting

Amy Vowles — Wed, 23 May 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Attachment parenting is a hot topic in the news these days. Media outlets from The Today Show to The View are talking about it and labeling the parenting practice as everything from alternative to extreme. Myths and misconceptions abound, but the attachment parenting lifestyle doesn’t have to be all or nothing, and it’s not as alternative as you might think.

WTF is elimination communication?

Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0700

Sleep training has Ferberization. Now potty training has elimination communication... or does it? This controversial method of managing your child’s bodily functions can begin at birth. A potty instead of diapers? Say what? Hear from experts and moms who’ve been-there, done-that.

6 Benefits of co-sleeping with your children

Naomi de la Torre — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0800

Although popular media has worked hard to put a negative spin on co-sleeping, scientific evidence proves otherwise. Co-sleeping has innumerable benefits for everyone in the family. Learn more about the benefits of co-sleeping with your children.

Are you putting your baby in danger with a sling?

Monica Beyer — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:30:00 -0800

An Australian dad caught some heat from local police recently because he was wearing his baby in a sling, sparking a new chapter in the babywearing debate. While babywearing is a time-honored practice, knowledge of sling safety is super important. Do you know the guidelines?

What kind of mom will Beyoncé be?

Kim Grundy — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:30:00 -0800

Beyoncé is a mom! The singer and her husband Jay-Z welcomed a daughter named Blue Ivy Carter on Jan. 7, leaving us to wonder -- what kind of mom will Beyoncé be? Will she be a hands-on mom? Or a strict Tiger Mom?

Must haves for attachment parenting moms

Monica Beyer — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:30:00 -0700

If you plan to practice any aspect of attachment parenting, you will likely find your needs for baby gear significantly diminished. For example, baby wearing may eliminate your need for a stroller or a bouncy seat, but what kinds of carriers are accessible and affordable? We'll guide you towards your unique baby gear needs.

Helping your adopted child bond to you

Laura Willard — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:00:00 -0700

The adoption process between a child and the adoptive parents is often lengthy and full of bumps in the road. During this time, most prospective parents dream of the day they are united with their new infant, toddler or child. Don't assume, however, that this new member of your family will attach to you instantly, especially in the case of international adoption, in which the child is not a newborn. And even in domestic infant adoption, attachment is not always immediate. With time, effort and understanding, however, you can help foster a healthy attachment for both you and your new child.

Why meeting your baby's needs is important

Laura Willard — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:00:00 -0800

“If you pick that baby up every time she cries, you’re going to spoil her!” How many times have you overheard -- or been told -- this? I certainly heard "you're going to spoil the baby" on occasion. And I ignored it, because the truth is that meeting your baby’s needs and wants is not going to spoil her. Keep reading to find out you can't spoil the baby.

Lessons from the attachment parenting underground

Naomi de la Torre — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 07:22:00 -0800

If you’ve ever found yourself unwashed, surviving on only cheese sticks and graham crackers, while wearing the same sweat suit for weeks simply because you are afraid to put your baby down for fear of emotionally scarring him -- this article is for you.

Is attachment parenting a prison? Erica Jong thinks so

Meagan Morris — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:19:00 -0800

Writer Erica Jong compares Attachment Parenting to prison for mothers expected to do it all. Where do you side in the debate?

Attachment parenting and adoption

Laura Willard — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:12:00 -0700

Before I became an adoptive parent, I did my fair share of reading and planning for our new baby. I had in mind how I hoped to parent, but I also knew that my husband and I would need to be flexible. We were definitely committed to practicing attachment parenting. Little did we know exactly how much practice we were going to get.

Babywearing and adoption

Laura Willard — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:51:00 -0700

If you’ve heard other adoptive parents talk about babywearing and you’re wondering what it’s all about, keep reading. It’s exactly what it sounds like: wearing your baby or toddler in a sling or other carrier so you’re in constant contact. While babywearing is practiced by many parents, adoptive and biological, it’s especially beneficial for children who were adopted, either at birth or during older infancy or toddlerhood.