Oct 10, 2012

Mothering News

What is Attachment Parenting? 

 

Peggy O'Mara addresses misconceptions about attachment parenting. "The recent furor in the press over attachment parenting stems from an inherent misunderstanding. Attachment parenting is not permissive parenting. It is not about abdicating authority as a parent, but about responding to the legitimate biological needs of a baby."

Hot Threads (More Hot Threads)

You won't want to miss these hot threads, happening right now on Mothering.com.

What's Your Favorite Carrier? It's International Babywearing Week! Tell us what your most loved baby carrier is. Do you have different favorites for different ages and uses? Join the conversation in Mothering's Babywearing forums!

 

10 Ways To Be an Unhappy Mom: Mothering blogger and mother-of-four Beth Berry describes the cultural norms she's abandoned in order to find happiness in parenting.

 

It's Attachment Parenting Month! October is Attachment Parenting Month and Mothering is teaming up with Attachment Parenting International for their annual AP Month celebrations! Get all of the info on the blog and don't forget to view the wide range of AP content on Mothering.com!

Help and How-to  (Find a Forum for Your Questions)

Check out the featured help and how–tos this week for the assistance you need. 

Attachment Begins at Birth: The first hour after birth is a precious bonding time. Parenting for Peace author Marcy Axness talks about the importance of developing attachment during this special period. 

 

How Much Homework? What's your position on homework? Is it a vital element in a strong education, or does it just eat away the small amount of creative free time that our kids have? 

 

Chicken Pox and Shingles: Have questions about chicken pox and/or shingles and the vaccine? Head over to our forum, Researching the Vaccine Decision, for some community discussion. 

Community Cooking  (Find Recipes)

Great food ideas from members just like you. 

Unique Jack O' Lanterns: Have you ever wondered if you could make a Jack O' Lantern out of something besides a pumpkin? Bernadette Noll shares her recipe for success. 

 

Healthy Halloween Cookies: Create some sweet and spooky fun with these wholesome Jack O' Lantern cookies that the kids will love to decorate.

 

Nutrition ForumsLooking for a dinner recipe? Have a question about whole foods or allergies? Thinking about going vegan? Head over to the Mothering forums and join the conversation.