Attachment Parenting: Preschooler
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Attachment Parenting...
Asked by B.T. from Detroit
on June 6, 2011
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I am just putting this out there...please no hate male. I am in no way bashing it...
So, i have this friend, whom calls herself an attachment parent. She spends mos...
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- We did (and do) attachment parenting: we slept with our kids (until they were about 3), wore the babies in a sling or backpack, breastfed on demand, etc. We even hom...
- I don't think what she is doing would be considered 'attachment parenting' by any stretch of the imagination. It sounds like she has lost her identity to parenthood. ...
- I don't have any idea what "attatchement parenting" is...but I have a feeling that that is not it. It sounds like she just wants to have her family around her all the...
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...
Attachment Parenting Burnout
Asked by C.C. from Cleveland
on February 6, 2010
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My husband and I practice attachment parenting with our 14 month old daughter. She is a very affectionate, sweet, easy baby and I am fortunate to be a stay at home Mom...
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- Can you get your husband to help out by doing things like give the bath or feed her some meals or take her for a walk just so you get a little down time? My husband h...
- We have also primarily practiced AP with our 19 month old daughter. I think the key to remember is that it's ok to let go of anything that isn't working for your fami...
- There are three books I recommend to AP parents who want to COMPASSIONATELY (no CIO methods) teach their babies to sleep better. "The Baby Whisperer Solves All Your P...
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...
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 ...
Attachment Parenting & (Sudden) Pacifier Use
Asked by A.Z. from San Francisco
on June 29, 2008
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I know not everyone out there practices or supports attachment parenting. But for those who do, I wanted to hear some perspectives on pacifier use. We practice atta...
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- I practiced attachment parenting with my daughter and I understand your dilemma. I found myself getting caught up and stressed out about what I was and wasn't suppose...
- my first daughter loved her pacifier. she had and continues to have an oral fixation. she is always chewing on stuff. she bites her fingernails (she is 7 now). the...
- my son started using the pacifier aroung 7months, before that he did not want anything to do with it. He started I think because of teething and it helped him go to sl...
Transitioning an Attachment-parenting Baby to Nanny Care or Daycare?
Asked by L.W. from Seattle
on April 20, 2009
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My beloved 8-month old has been coming to work with me since he was 5 weeks old - we've never been apart more than a couple hours. Now that he's getting more and more...
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- We had two daycare situations: a nanny-type and preschool-type. The were both fantastic for different reasons. We did the nanny-type until 3.5, then overlapped with pr...
- I haven't had that experience (still a SAHM) but have read that around 10 or 11 months they become more open to other adults besides their primary caretaker, so your t...
- My little guy started in a wonderful home daycare at 4 months... we started with 2 days a week, and about 4-6 hours a day at the beginning. It worked great for us. ...
Behavioral Issue with 3 Year Old Daughter
Asked by A.G. from Portland
on October 15, 2008
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I have a very head-strong 3 year old daughter. When she decides that she doesn't want to do something I can't persuade her or distract her in any way so she can accom...
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- Simple: Watch "Super Nanny" on ABC on Friday nights. The Supernanny, Jo Frost, works wonders. The show will give you a lot of good ideas.
- I have no personal experience but there is a book called 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child (there is a copy in the Western Massachusetts Library System) that might help....
- I could have guessed your daugter's age by the behavior. Unfortunately, it's pretty normal. You are doing the right things, right now she may act like she doesn't care...
My Toddler Prefers My Nanny - Too Late for Attachment Parenting????
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on February 8, 2008
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I dont know what to do. I have the most amazing, interactive nanny, and now my toddler wants nothing to do with me!! I have been crying all morning, I dont know what t...
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- Spend all the time you can with him. Kids care more about quantity than quality. Routines are what toddlers love. The same story over and over. Sitting on your lap w...
- Children always prefer the "Fun" parent, friend, caregiver rather that the one laying down the rules and structure. This too shall pass and she will not want to leave...
- i don't think suddenly starting to sleep with him would be a good answer. i think a much better answer is just to spend good quality time with him. right now my 4 yr...
