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Summary: Wow. Wow. Wow.
Review: Simply put, this book is something no expectant parent or new parent should be without. It will fundamentally change the way you view parenthood, your child, and society. I wish every pregnant woman in America could receive a copy. I think it will come to be seen as a classic in American parenting literature.
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Summary: Review from 'Bookpage' -- August, 1999
Review: "With so many parenting resources out there these days, do you really need another one? In the case of ATTACHMENT PARENTING, the answer is yes. The term attachment parenting was coined by pediatrician Dr. William Sears, and refers to a method of child-rearing that focuses on intuitive care of infants and children. In the introduction by Dr. Sears, the features of attachment parenting are described as "the baby b's": birth bonding, breastfeeding, bedsharing (sleeping with your baby), babywearing (carrying your baby in a sling), and belief in the signal value of an infant's cry.Granju and Kennedy explain in the first paragraphs that their book is "fundamentally different" from other parenting books, particularly because this philosophy trusts that the parents in partnership with the child are the "parenting experts." No one author, doctor, or other person can or should tell a parent exactly when their infant should eat, sleep, or cry. In addition, many of the philosophical principles, such as responding quickly to an infant's cries, run counter to those that permeate American parenting in the 20th Century. After defining attachment parenting in depth, Granju and Kennedy offer advice about how to prepare for the baby on the way and an attachment-style birth. Much of the rest of the book is devoted to the two most controversial aspects of attachment parenting: extended breastfeeding and sharing sleep. For those concerned that this style of parenting conflicts with working outside the home, ATTACHMENT PARENTING spends a chapter on the issue, and even goes so far as to provide a template letter requesting a baby-friendly workplace. Through the use of cross-cultural comparisons, anecdotal evidence, and excerpts from researchers, the authors present evidence that attachment parenting works in all types of families. It's reassuring to read about the successful experiences of other parents and to learn how this parenting style has affected their lives and their relationships with their children. For both those familiar with attachment parenting, as well as neophytes, some of the strongest aspects of this book are the comprehensive lists of like-minded publications, websites, magazines, and even other parenting books."
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Summary: An indespensible resource for Lactation Consultants!
Review: What a find. I read it in one sitting. Simply couldn't put it down! This book will move to the top of my recommended reading list for new parents. I sent a copy to a friend who knew nothing about Attachment Parenting and she literally transformed her birth and baby feeding plan! Thanks so much Katie and Besty! I'm ordering extra copies today. Susan Keith-Hergert RN, MS, CPN, IBCLC
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Summary: So well done and so much information!
Review: This excellent book fills a gap in parenting literature, by providing a comprehensive yet easy-to-read introduction to attachment parenting philosophy and practice. Written in a breezy, conversational style, Katie Granju's book feels like advice from a friend: an amazingly knowledgable friend who draws on a wealth of professional research as well as her own experience as a mother of three. Granju's guide directs the reader to the best resources, techniques and even products available to parents wishing to raise their children secure in parental love and attachment. She distinguishes herself from other authors in the field of attachment parenting and breastfeeding by providing practical help for a great variety of situations, including that of the full time working breastfeeding mother. The only thing I felt was missing in this enormously helpful book was an index. There's so much information here and it is a book readers will return to again and again, so it would have been nice to make it easier to find specific topics. That said, the detailed table of contents was very helpful.
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Summary: Best book for a tired, anxious parent. I loved it.
Review: I really wish I had had this book to read while I was still pregnant. It answers so many questions that I had that no other book seemed to address. And it approaches childcare very realistically. It's the only parenting book I've seen that tells you honestly how often a new baby will want to nurse. Mine wanted to eat every hour and I was totally unprepared because other books said he would go two to four hours between each nursing session. This book tells the truth. I also really appreciated the section on how to make sure that you are safe when you sleep with your baby. It gives many practical tips for creating different ways to get more sleep as a new parent. My husband liked the book because it doesn't leave fathers out. My only suggestion would have been to make the book a bit shorter.
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Summary: An excellent all-around resource for any new parent
Review: This book will now join Meredith Small's _Our Babies, Ourselves_ as one I give to every pregnant woman I know. Apart from being the single most comprehensive guide to attachment parenting, it is one of the few general childcare books that discusses the concerns of the entire family - mother, father, grandparents and all. Babies do not grow up in a vacuum, and _Attachment Parenting_ recognizes that and addresses many of the questions of the people who together form a baby's world. It is also remarkable for the quality and quantity of the outside resources it recommends (websites, books, catalogues, mailing lists, real life support groups, etc.). The style is clear and accessible, the numerous quotes from real parents as well as parenting experts are enlightening, and the issues this book raises are timely and relevant. I can't think of a better general resource for any new parent.
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Summary: AWESOME!! Long overdue!! Thank you, Katie Allison Granju!
Review: If you just bought an expensive new baby crib, or "baby bucket"/stroller combo, hope you kept the receipt!! This is the best gift for parents to be (include a sling and you have the perfect shower gift). The book is loaded with resources for support and encouragement. It is time that parents get back to basics and listen to their hearts- and their babies. You could not find a better deal for $10 anywhere. I wish she had included more about natural birth, and the effects on labor drugs on infants, but overall the book is incredibly refreshing. It will make you laugh, and cry, but it will also make you fall in love with your newborn and experience a bond that is not very common between mothers and their babies in our culture. I give this book an A+++ and have already purchased 4 copies to give away!
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Summary: The best parenting book I've ever read
Review: If you're not sure you really understand what Attachment Parenting *is*, this is the book for you. It's well-written, well-organized and full of both practical and thoughtful information. It's also very hard-hitting. The chapter on why sleep-training methods are a bad idea really made me re-think some of my previous views. I also like the book because the author doesn't "guilt" anybody. She says that attachment parenting can take lots of forms in different families. As a working mother, I loved the chapter on how to integrate attachment parenting into a working parent's life. This was overall the best parenting book I've ever read.
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Summary: A good book on an important subject-worth picking up.
Review: This is a good book with great advice and well organized with quotes from real parents. There is also lots of addresses and web sites for furthur research. I was disappointed because in the list of reading recommendations they left out a book that says everything this book says and in more detail with hard scientific data and studies to back it up. Granted it is older but I read it first and it changed my life. I highly recommend it. It is: Touching-The Human Significance of the Skin by Ashley Montague. If you only get one book on attachment parenting get Touching!!!
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Summary: A parenting manual for the 90s
Review: I am lucky to have received an advance copy of this book, and devoured it in 2 days. I am thrilled that I will soon be able to add this to my basket of baby shower gifts, because all new parents need to read this!
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