Melisa and Erik share their experience with attachment parenting as they go through the 8 Principles of Attachment Parenting.
8 Principles of Attachment Parenting
• Prepare for pregnancy, birth, and parenting
• Feed with love and respect
• Respond with sensitivity
• Use nurturing touch
• Engage in nighttime parenting
• Provide constant, loving care
• Practice positive discipline
• Strive for balance in personal and family life
Book recommendations that were mentioned:
You are your child’s first teacher
Heaven on Earth Arch
Before the Journey
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