2007-03-20 09:19:19 · 7 answers · asked by Stephanie G 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I've been doing a version of attachment parenting since my oldest was born seven years ago. Now he's a bright, articulate child who combines great behavior (always complimented, in school and elsewhere) with a wry sense of humor and clever wit. And my toddler is developing in the same way. Both are strongly verbal, an effect of the constant interaction from attachment parenting, and both value people over things. (Side note: I'm a working mom, which made attachment parenting even more important for me--I have a more limited time to spend with my children, so every moment is precious.) The main principles we have followed are to consider the child's developmental stage at the time, and to do what feels right.
But I can only speak of what worked for my family. Is it right for everyone? I don't think that there is any one magic formula. In the end, you are the expert on your family, so you are the best person to make informed decisions about how you raise your child.
2007-03-20 14:44:36 · answer #1 · answered by snowberry 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
His version of the concept has done me a world of justice in parenting my only child. While I'm not totally "crunchy" (more like 40-50%) I find it VERY comforting to know that there is a respected pediatrician in the world who believes in intuition over schedule.
I've borrowed his books from the library, and ended up buying 1 of them for keeps/reference. And I often check the website for random questions as my son grows.
2007-03-20 11:27:52 · answer #2 · answered by The Gal w/the Camera 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Attachment parenting isn't in basic terms for toddlers, that is for toddlers too. we've an 11 year old with autism who's doing extremely nicely because of the fact of Attachment Parenting. No, we don't sleep with him anymore- he does are available in as quickly as in awhile while he's scared, etc. although that is exceptionally uncommon. issues substitute with age, yet attachment parenting nevertheless works. i think of it makes childrens much less difficult to discipline. Our toddler is 17 months old and she or he needs to delight us. Our son is a similar way. we don't very own a crib. we don't use a stroller many times sufficient for it to be rather well worth the money that became spent on it. the two have been worn in a sling. the two have been/are slept with...the toddler has never spent the night on my own- no longer even interior the scientific institution. some toddlers are much less difficult than others- our son became constantly a project/intense desires toddler. Our daughter, no longer so. She is hassle-free going and chuffed. while she is unhappy, all of us comprehend approximately it yet there's a reason. Cuddle him once you prefer to and while he needs to. At 10 months old, they like to pass and to locate. Cuddling time would desire to be grabbed. hence i admire nursing- that is cuddle time geared up-in. do no longer beret your self for what you're doing...grab possibilities as they arrive and carry onto them. to the folk who say it reasons dependance: our son became very dependant on us, yet he nevertheless is. He has autism. Our daughter is greater independant than ever- yet nevertheless comes back to envision in and nurse. i think of that is all in how their character is. sure, i'm nursing a 17 month old...and she or he and that i are extremely joyful with the affiliation. right this is a few thing you ought to purpose- while he performs on the floor, positioned him on your lap and play with him. Our toddler loves this. good success to you!
2016-10-01 05:50:38 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that any method that asks for you to spend more time wth your child and teaching the bond of family is wonderful. Too many times have I heard people talk about crying it out or just laying their babies down and walking away, it breaks my heart. It is solely up to the parents to instill the bond of family and security of that love into the infant. I could never let my children be sad and scared because of me if only to put them to sleep.
2007-03-21 08:14:49 · answer #4 · answered by amandajfuller 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he is great. Basically, he's taking something that was common for people to do and brought it to the fore front again. The more you know and understand about why your child is acting a certain way the more equipped you are to deal with it. All that being said, I still think you have to do what works for you. I sling my babies but can't sleep with them so........
2007-03-20 11:29:53 · answer #5 · answered by Tetsi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, he didn't invent it. But I do give him props for trying to re-normalize the biologically appropriate way of nurturing our offspring!
2007-03-20 09:40:16 · answer #6 · answered by Terrible Threes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
never heared of it
2007-03-20 09:21:25 · answer #7 · answered by =]smile[= 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋