Attachment Parenting International
– API
~Peaceful Parenting for a Peaceful World~
Attachment Parenting is a philosophy based in the practice of nurturing
parenting methods that create strong emotional bonds, also known as secure
attachment, between the infant and parent(s). This style of parenting
encourages responsiveness to the infant or child's emotional needs, and
develops trust that their emotional needs will be met. As a result, this strong
attachment helps the child develop secure, empathic, peaceful, and enduring
relationships.
In conjunction with the work of Dr. William and
Martha Sears, and informed by current research, API promotes The
Eight Ideals of Attachment Parenting. Recognizing that every family is
unique, these ideals are guidelines to help parents understand their baby's
needs to develop a secure attachment:
4.
Baby
Wearing
5.
Shared
sleep
6.
Avoid
frequent and prolonged separations from your baby
8.
Maintain
balance in your family life
Attachment Parenting International (API) is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit member organization, networking with parents, professionals and
like-minded organizations around the world. In addition to providing assistance
in forming Attachment Parenting support groups, API functions as a
clearinghouse providing educational materials, research information,
consultative, referral and speaker services to promote Attachment Parenting
concepts.
API of Northern NJ meets monthly, on the third WEDNESDAY (NEW DAY) of the
month from
Please
enter the Parish Hall ONLY from the doors on North Road (the street to the
right of the main entrance to the church).
All officially sanctioned API Group meetings are open to both
moms and dads and are free of charge. Membership in Attachment Parenting International
($35 per year) is optional and the membership fee helps support the work of
your local group and the international organization.
Please bring a healthy snack to share and a comfy blanket or quilt for the
floor!
Support our Group when
you donate your used vehicle!