Attachment Parenting

API promotes parenting practices that create strong, healthy emotional bonds between children and their parents.

[Attachment Parenting @APInternational]

When my child acts out, I know that it’s because she lacks some skills needed for the situation. When I can patiently model those skills for her over time, it helps her learn to tolerate frustration, problem-solve, and become more flexible. 

#parentingtips

[Attachment Parenting @APInternational]

We invite you to embrace the #holidayseason as a time for nurturing the bonds that matter most - the relationship between #parent and #child. Amidst the hustle and bustle, take time to nurture the #love and connection within your own #family. 

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Make a #goal to create a small moment each morning to greet your child in a way that lets him know that you take delight in him. This is the touchstone that guides him through the day. 

#parentingtips #goodmorning

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Studies show that children's and adolescents’ bodies and minds are the most regulated when they’re at #play. Ensuring my child gets solid chunks of uninterrupted #playtime throughout the day helps everything run a little smoother in my family.

#parenting

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The #holiday season can come with a busy mind full of planning and expectations about what things “should” look like. This year, I can give myself the #gift of taking each moment as it comes and looking for the beauty in whatever is happening. 

#parenting

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A warm thank you to our community for the incredible generosity on #GivingTuesday! Your support touches lives, and we're grateful for every donation and act of kindness. Together, we're on a mission to nurture families.

[Attachment Parenting @APInternational]

#GivingTuesday is here! Join in the chorus of giving and gratitude to nurture your community through a gift supporting parent-child relationships.

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#parenting #parentingtips #community #support

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Strong, supportive communities are the foundation for healthy families. Just one week from now, join us for Giving Tuesday to help fund Nurturings' low-cost online parent education. 

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#parenting #parentingtps #parentingsupport #givingtuesday

[Attachment Parenting @APInternational]

As the holidays get closer, I notice that my body heats up and tightens - I need ways to cool down and let go of the stress. Those body cues of ‘too much’ are my signal to get outside and take deep breaths. 

#stressrelief #parenting #selfcare

[Attachment Parenting @APInternational]

Every year at #Thanksgiving I like to use at least one special family recipe. My kids and I get a chance to talk more about their #family and where they come from. It’s especially sweet to get some photos of us #cooking together, which I know they’ll like having down the road.

[Attachment Parenting @APInternational]

Research shows that "our history of relational health—connectedness to family, community, and culture—is more predictive of our mental health than our history of adversity” - Bruce Perry

#parenting #family #community #culture

[Attachment Parenting @APInternational]

When my child comes to me to talk, I don't need to have any answers. My presence and listening are the best medicine.

#parenting #timetogether #listening

[Attachment Parenting @APInternational]

My physical body has limits! The fall has been a bustling time, but I can give both myself and my child permission to rest and renew our spirits.

#parenting #timetogether

[Attachment Parenting @APInternational]

Hearing the family stories repeatedly anchors a sense of who we are and gives us feelings of hope and belonging.

#parenting #familyhistory #storytime

[Attachment Parenting @APInternational]

Small moments mean connections do not have to be complicated to be powerful.

#connections #parenting #timetogether

[Attachment Parenting @APInternational]

Invite your child into your self-care today in some small way.

#parenting #parentingsupport #family #timetogether

[Attachment Parenting @APInternational]

When I allow for a little time for my child to unwind after school and activities, she knows she has a place to just “be” without any expectation.  

#parenting #afterschool #unwind #downtime

[Attachment Parenting @APInternational]

Good stuff happens in the kitchen - before, during, and after the meal.

#parenting #timetogether #family

[Attachment Parenting @APInternational]

If your child could choose how you would spend the day together, what would they choose?

#parenting #timetogether

[Attachment Parenting @APInternational]

"In moments of distress, your calm presence is a beacon of hope, guiding your child through the darkest seas.” - Mary Ainsworth

#parenting #hope #raisingkids