Attached Parents at Work
Category: Parenting News
#TransparencyTuesday – Daz’s Story
This is an extremely powerful share I hope you will take a moment to read. -jen “No one supported my birth choices. The OB already said what I was allowed and not allowed to do. I didn’t matter for months….
Read MoreA Gentle Parent’s Guide to Sleep
I needed a gentle way to help him rest. I didn’t want to do any crying or any ‘training’ as such. I spent a long time wondering, is this even possible? I spent hours trawling through blogs and sleep help books, all telling me to be gentle and not let him cry-it-out (CIO), but none actually giving me solutions.
Read MoreI’m Not a “Wicked Step Mother”
It’s ok not to love them. Before you start jumping up and down, I feel strongly about this one…
Read MoreHi. Your baby isn’t a sinning, tantrum throwing, evil genius trying to manipulate you.
Parenting is hard and there are no vacations. We are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from the minute those babies come earth side. If you are not willing to make the sacrifice(s), perhaps a plant, fish or cat are better options for you.
Read MoreWelcome to our new home
Attached Parents at Work is a community dedicated to attachment parenting, positive discipline and nonviolent communication. Anyone wishing to join us in our journey is welcome here, but this is also a safe place for parents who work, go to school or are apart from their children for any reason.
Read MoreShoes
When it’s time to retire a pair of my son’s shoes I think about what we did together in those shoes. Did we stomp enough puddles? Take plenty of walks together holding hands and exploring? Did I say “yes” to…
Read MoreAttachment Parenting After the 7 Baby B’s
I have always wondered how attachment parenting evolves after the babywearing and breastfeeding years. Maybe this is it? Sweet moments when he checks in with me for just a little reassurance by reaching for my hand. Planning and preparing for our next adventure together. And leaving Mom in the dust when he’s ready to go it alone, knowing she’ll stumble by soon enough.
Read MoreAPW Turns 2!
And if I was feeling on the outs in my own community, maybe others were too? That’s when I told her about an idea for a community especially for parents who have to work or go to school and are trying to raise their children with attachment parenting. This would be our safe place and I would call it Attached Parents at Work.
Read MoreNew to Attached Parents at Work?
Everything shared here is in the spirit of education and part of my personal parenting journey. I am a gentle advocate and never post information intended to shame. I strive to model the behavior I ask of my children in all aspects of my life, including my interactions with other parents on Attached Parents at Work. Please know that if/when you see possible trigger topics here.
Read More