Okay, so this will be short. Late last night, I started receiving hits from a message board for Denver Attachment Parenting, which was perhaps one of the most obscure referrals I’ve received at Cultural Learnings. Since I don’t have time before work to attempt to figure out a logical connection, and because I refuse to register for an attachment parenting forum to find out, here’s some info on Attachment Parenting…any idea why they might be linking to my TV blog?
Wikipedia – Attachment Parenting
General
Attachment parenting, a phrase coined by pediatrician William Sears, is a parenting philosophy based on the principles of the attachment theory in developmental psychology. According to attachment theory, a strong emotional bond with parents during childhood, also known as a secure attachment, is a precursor of secure, empathic relationships in adulthood.
Eight Principles of Attachment Parenting
Per Dr. Sears’ theory of attachment parenting (AP), proponents such as the API attempt to foster a secure bond with their children by promoting eight principals which are identified as goals for parents to strive for. These eight principals are:
- Preparation for Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting
- Feed with Love and Respect
- Respond with Sensitivity
- Use Nurturing Touch
- Engage in Nighttime Parenting
- Provide Consistent Loving Care
- Practice Positive Discipline
- Strive for Balance in Personal and Family Life
So…anyone got a clue?
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August 8, 2007 at 4:20 pm
Walker
I think that they are linking to you because if you substitute good parenting with TV your child will grow up to be a much better person.