This weekend, my husband and daughter went camping, and I was able to spend 2 whole days with just my son. It surprised me how I was able to connect with him in a way that is not usually possible when we are together as a family.
I was able to see what he really wanted to do when the choice was all his. I came to understand his love of guns, swords, and robots, of which I had previously been somewhat unappreciative. I was also able to focus on his quirks and characteristics – to fully realize those unique traits that exhibit themselves every day but often get glossed over with the business of the day. Kelly Bartlett, Attachment Parenting International leader, continues…
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- #1 on the Breastfeeding Team –> Daddy by American midwife and lactation consultant Jarold Johnston
- The Breastfeeding Father by American midwife and lactation consultant Jarold Johnston
Responding with Sensitivity
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Nurturing Touch
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Safe Sleep
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- How Does Your Baby Sleep? by Australian parent educator Pinky McKay
- Snuggle Me Cushion: Review by Attachment Parenting International
Positive Discipline
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- Why Your Child Doesn’t Share by American parent educator Naomi Aldort
Family Balance
- Parents Crave Local Support: API Parenting Support Survey
- Managing Your Time Online by Canadian parent educator Judy Arnall
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