I love this article. The author is interviewing Gena Kirby, who sits on the Attachment Parenting International Board of Directors about safe co-sleeping, safe baby wearing, and the many misconceptions about Attachment Parenting (AP). Here is a highlight:
Q: What should moms know about Attachment Parenting (AP) and what are the biggest misconceptions?
A: Attachment Parenting is summed up best for me by Dr. John Gottman. He says, “The key to successful parenting is not found in complex theories; elaborate family rules, or convoluted formulas for behavior. It is based on your deepest feelings of love and affection for your child and is demonstrated simply through empathy and understanding.
“Good parenting begins in your heart, and then continues on a moment-to-moment basis by engaging your children when feelings run high, when they are sad, angry, or scared. The heart of parenting is being there in a particular way when it really counts.”
Attachment parenting misconceptions? One of the biggest is that AP mommies are passive and let their kids do whatever without discipline. Sometimes they think we are a by-the-numbers group and we parent exactly the same way.
Tags: Attachment Parenting, Baby Wearing, Breastfeeding, child safety, co-sleeping
That is a great summation of how I feel about parenting, AP or otherwise