The Attachment Parenting Book : A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Baby

Description From the bestselling authors of The Baby Book, William Sears M.D. and Martha Sears, R.N. explain the benefits — for both you and your child — of connecting with your baby early. Would you and your baby both sleep better if you shared a bed? How old is too old for breastfeeding? What is a father’s role in nurturing a newborn? How does early attachment foster a child’s eventual independence? Dr. Bill Sears, “the man who remade motherhood” (TIME), and Martha Sears — the doctor-and-nurse, husband-and-wife team who coined the term “attachment parenting” — answer these and many more questions in this practical, inspiring guide. Attachment parenting is a style of parenting that encourages a strong early attachment, and advocates parental responsiveness to babies’ dependency needs. The Attachment Parenting Book clearly explains the six “Baby B’s” that form the basis of this popular parenting style: Bonding Breastfeeding Babywearing Bedding close to baby Belief in the language value of baby’s cry Beware of baby trainers Here’s all the information you need to achieve your most important goals as a new parent: to know your child, to help your child feel right, and to enjoy parenting. From the brand Health & Wellness Interesting Stories A Deep Dive on Society Human Psychology Business Publisher : Little, Brown Spark; 1st edition (August 7, 2001) Language : English Paperback : 224 pages ISBN-10 : 0316778095 ISBN-13 : 978-0316778091 Item Weight : 10.4 ounces Dimensions : 7.5 x 0.63 x 9.3 inches Customers say Customers find this parenting book to be a very informative guide to attachment parenting, with one customer noting how it clearly explains this style of parenting. Moreover, the book is well-written and considered a must-read for new parents. Additionally, customers appreciate its gentle approach to child-rearing, with one mentioning it gets away from the tough love mentality. AI-generated from the text of customer reviews