Attached at the Heart VALENTINE’S DAY GIVEAWAY!
It would be an understatement to say that I love this book. This is one of the most comprehensive texts on ALL of the principles of attachment parenting by the founders of Attachment Parenting International; Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker.
Attached at the Heart researches the eight main principles of Attachment Parenting (AP) in depth:
- Preparing yourself for pregnancy, birth and parenting
- Feeding with love and respect
- Responding with sensitivity
- Using nurturing touch
- Ensuring safe sleep physically and emotionally
- Providing consistent, loving care
- Practicing positive discipline
- Striving for balance in your personal and family life
There are very few books that I insist parents have in their personal libraries: this is one I wish I could buy in bulk and hand out everywhere I go. I feel so strongly about this that I am GIVING AWAY a copy of this incredible book to one lucky family in the month of February as a special Valentine’s Gift! To enter do ALL of the FOLLOWING:
- LIKE State of the Heart Parenting on Facebook (already being a liker counts!)
- Tag State of the Heart Parenting in a post on your own page talking about how one of the principles of AP has–or will–made you a more conscious parent.
- Don’t have Facebook? Leave me a comment under this post about how your child has blossomed or grown through AP…or how you hope they will in the future.
*Updated on February 14th: I used Random.org to choose a winner from all eligible entries. The final winners are Ashley & Jay who are expecting a baby soon! Congrats to them! I know they will LOVE having this book in their parenting toolbox!
“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.” John Gottman, PhD Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child (My second favorite quote from the book.)
In today’s fast-paced materialistic world, where every new parent is bombared with all the ‘essentials’ they must have for their baby, and where there are a seemingly limitless number of baby books and ideas on childrearing; it is extremely easy to forgot the most important parenting ingredient: a loving relationship with the child.
The main focus of the book though, is on building a strong relationship with your child above all else. This begins right at birth, if not before. This book gives you all the research and evidence you will need in order to follow your own parenting instincts, instead of the advice easily sprouted by friends, family, and even some professionals, that often goes against your gut instinct.
Attachment Parenting, Babywearing, Balance, Breastfeeding, Co-Sleeping, Education, Family Life, Feed With Love and Respect, Positive Discipline, Prepare for Pregnancy, Respond With Sensitivity
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Justine, I just had to post a big thank you for your Valentine’s give away idea! I was particularly thrilled to see this post on my birthday~a beautiful coincidence! What a wonderful website~keep up the good work~you and your wonderful family are making a big difference in the world!
Thank you Barbara and Happiest of Birthdays to you! I do love this book (My daughter Tillie and I are on page 189) and I share AP principles in every aspect of the work that I do with families. It has revolutionized the way that I parent in my own home, and I see it changing lives everyday.