Aware Parenting is a philosophy of child-rearing that combines attachment style parenting, non-punitive discipline, and acceptance of emotional release. It is based on the work of Aletha Solter, Ph.D., developmental psychologist, international speaker, and author of "The Aware Baby," "Helping Young Children Flourish," and "Tears and Tantrums."
UK site providing information on natural and alternative parenting. Topics include pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, breastfeeding, co-sleeping, health, education and more.
The family bed has always been a controversial issue in the
western world and there is now greater concern since the US
Consumer Product Safety Commission recently urged
parents not to take their children to bed with them. Critics
have dismissed this policy statement, arguing that not only
is it based on bad science, but that parents should be taught
how to cosleep safely rather than discouraged from the
practice completely. Here, mom and writer Cathy Allison
shares her personal experiences with the family bed.
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