**Let me first say that
you DON'T have to be "AP"
to enjoy Fresno Family! If you don't agree with this
style of parenting, simply disregard these pages and
go back to enjoying the rest of the site.**
If you know
nothing about attachment parenting, please refer to the
links in the "Quick Links" section to the left for
info...
But before
you do, please understand that not everything listed
here is essential to attachment parenting. I have tried
to include a very wide selection of topics that are
typical amongst those of us who follow the style of
parenting often called "attachment parenting" or
"natural parenting" or "empathic parenting." All of
these terms are fairly new, in their current
use...however the method of parenting is ancient.
Many of you may find that you have been an AP parent for
years and just didn't realize there was a name for it.
Many of you may find that there are a few of the
practices here that you follow or agree with, and others
you do not. Some of you will disagree with this style of
parenting...Please take whatever is of interest and/or
value to you and leave the rest.
No one here
is trying to force beliefs on anyone else.
Unfortunately, it is true that many AP parents find
themselves in a bitter struggle daily with those who
disagree with their methods. And for those AP parents,
specifically local to our area...I wanted to create an
online home where you may meet and connect with other
parents who are raising their children in a similar
manner...often seen as against the mainstream. Hopefully
you will find the support you need to happily continue
doing what you feel is best for you children.
One last
thing...Let me make it very clear that if you are what
has become known as a "Babywise" parent (follow the
teachings of Gary Ezzo, author of "On Becoming Babywise.")
you will probably find nothing or very little you agree
with on the "Attachment Parenting" pages. "Babywise" and
"attachment parenting" are basically polar
opposites...even so much that Mr. Ezzo has made it a
point to blatantly bash the AP way in his books...But to
be fair, AP parents usually shudder at the mention of
Ezzo...so it's a mutual feeling. If you are interested
in learning more about Ezzo, please check out my
Ezzo
Page...
"In the early years, the baby has an
intense need to be with his/her mother which is as basic
as his/her need for food."
(La Leche League International, Oct 79)
Continue on to
the next page:
What IS Attachment Parenting?...
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