Attachment Parenting
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Attachment Parenting
Asked by S.C. from Los Angeles
on August 28, 2009
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Are there any support groups or local seminars (San Fernando Valley) for attachment parenting? I would like to learn more about it and talk to people who are practici...
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- You're in luck, I just received the following: It's great to see other attachment parenting groups on Meetup. I am a member of the South OC AP Meetup and Our orga...
- I belong to a group on Yahoo called SFV-AP. They have a bunch of meetings, many LLL related.
- I belong to the yahoo group as well, and it's amazing. My sons pediatrician has also been most helpful. He has a website.. It's www.drjaygordon.com. AP is in essence w...
Attachment Parenting
Asked by T.R. from Denver
on August 22, 2007
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Hello all!! I practice attachment parenting, but I have a question about it. I currently have a 2 year old son, but am trying to have a girl!! Has anyone who uses at...
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- O.K. I have never heard of attachment parenting myself, but it is the way I started to raise my son. I let him sleep with me, I basically did everything that you say...
- We do AP and have two kids, so far. My older, almost three has been an independant sleeper sicnce 5 months, I wanted her in bed with us but she preferred her own bed,...
- I have 4 children and my older 2 are 15 months apart and you know what I learned, Love grows, so worry no.1 solved - if you are into psych then you may know who Leo Bu...
Anyone Follow Attachment Parenting?
Asked by K.H. from Philadelphia
on May 7, 2007
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We practice Attachment Parenting with our 1 year old daughter, and although we are still big supporters of it, there are some situations that seem to conflict with it....
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- we follow attachment parenting also. Our children are know 4 and 1/2 and 3. It was alot easier when they were younger it has gotten harder as they have gotten older. T...
- Hi there, I completely understand your dilema. Though we don't "follow" attachment parenting, meaning we never read a book on it, we just do what feels right to us, b...
- Someone had stated that a child whose parents that follow AP, can not self soothe. That is incorrect. I have used attachment parenting with my 8 year old and at 3 he...
Attachment Parenting with Two.
Asked by R.R. from Seattle
on December 1, 2009
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I'm interested in hearing from attachment parenting advocates how to manage with two children.
I currently have a 21-month-old son and I'm expecting his sibling a...
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- First of all, one of the big parenting mistakes most parents make is caring when other parents don't approve. Just parent with love and your best judgment and ignore t...
- We have a son (21 months old) and a daughter (6 months old). This is how we handled the naps and bedtime when my husband was working and our daughter was a newborn. ...
- I only have one child, so can't offer BTDT advice for you. 2nd hand though, I know many many many families that cosleep with multiple children in one bed. You're ac...
Advice from Other Attachment Parenting Moms
Asked by S.G. from Chattanooga
on April 1, 2008
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My daughter just turned 2. Our parenting techniques are similar to attachment parenting as I understand it. I am trying to get a plan in place for weaning my daughter ...
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- I am a mother of 3 who has nursed (and recently weened my youngest at 21 months) for one year plus. My first born girl was the most difficult to wean at 26 months...I...
- it will actually be easier for you to get your daughter sleeping alone because you were in her bed instead of her in yours. this is how i did it: start trying to leave...
- Since she is so verbal, talk to her about what needs to happen, perhaps choose a date together & make a special day of it. For weening, cut her back to once a day, the...
Attachment Parenting Advice
Asked by C.C. from Portland
on March 27, 2007
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i have a son who is 3 weeks old. i am really into the idea of attachment parenting (AP) from what i have read/experienced being a nanny for years.
i recently came ...
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- I'm not sure why you got advice against what you were seeking! Seems some people don't mind telling what you didn't ask for. Don't listen to the talk about delayed ...
- Hi C.! That's awesome you're so into the AP philosophy, I have a 17 month old son and am 16 weeks pregnant with baby #2 and my husband and I have followed and loved A...
- First of all, if you're baby is only 3 weeks old, PLEASE don't worry about scrubbing floors and let someone else do the heavy lifting at home. For now, you should real...
Seeking Pro Attachment Parenting Pediatrician
Asked by C.J. from Chicago
on August 20, 2006
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I'm looking for a new Pediatrician that is a advocate of attachment parenting. I'm located in the western suburb of LaGrange Park. My childs pediatrician is currently ...
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- I wish I knew of one for you. I also attachment parent and have had the experience with pediatricians who would tell me to stop breastfeeding by 1 yr old and then har...
- Hi C., We are attachment parents and have run into the same kinda issues and have come. We use a doctor in the same practice as Dr.MInkus and are happy enough they ar...
- Hi C., I also take my 18month old son to Homefirst and I loive them. They are so supportive of breastfeeding and encourage extended breastfeeding. They are supportive...
Anyone Familiar with Gentle or Attachment Parenting?
Asked by J.G. from New York
on March 26, 2009
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Hi Mamas!
Are any of you familiar with gentle or attachment parenting? What is "time in" vs. "time out"? Anything else you have to say on the matter is interesting, ...
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- If you love your child and always TRY to do your best you will be a great parent. Don't get too caught up in doing things a certain way because atleast sometimes, it w...
- Dr William Sears is a very big advocate of attachment parenting and has many many books on it. I highly recommend them! If you go on amazon.com and search his name, ...
- It is great that you and your husband want to be on the same page about parenting and discipline... consistancy is the most important thing in parenting. However, you...
Looking for Others Who Use Attachment Parenting Practices
Asked by C.C. from Tampa
on November 27, 2006
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Hello, I was just wondering if anyone else out there uses the attachment parenting style? I would love to chat and/or get together for playdates. I am not originally...
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- Hi, C.! I'm more AP than not. If you're into yahoo groups, check out this one http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pinellasAP/ The moms don't meet in person a whole lot, b...
- Hey C., I am looking for new friends who i have things in common with...I have a little girl who will be 5 in dec..Single mom Look fwd to hearing from you Jen
- Hi C.! I'm new to this website and stumbled across your request. Where do you live? I follow attachment parenting with my 19 month old daughter and live in the Safe...
Advice on Using Attachment Parenting
Asked by K.T. from Los Angeles
on May 28, 2008
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My 8 month old son shows a strong preference for his mommy, especially when tired, hungry, or just needing TLC. Both my husband and grandmother, whom both live with m...
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- Your son is developing bonding and attachment, at his present age. Trust your maternal instinct, if he cries for you it's because he feels secure when you are present....
- I have three bundles, a girl 9, boys 3 & 4. I am not sure what kind of parenting I have been doing, but I was always told that you can NEVER spoil a child with love! I...
- Hi K., your husband and your grandmother are right, he is 8 months old, you don't need to run and pick him up every time he cries. babies cry, that;s what they do, if ...
