Why You Should Care About Circumcision
Yes, I am one of those people who used to argue that routine infant circumcision was a "personal" (i.e., parental) decision. And then I learned...
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Reasons Toddlers Wake (and Sometimes Cry) At Night
Many parents who expect and accept their babies waking and crying end up frustrated when this stage doesn't magically pass in toddlerhood. Here are some of the many reasons toddlers wake and cry at night (and why they are deserving of our responsiveness too).
Birth Story: My Natural Cesarean Section
Have you ever heard about or considered a "natural" c-section? Might this be the way to help moms and babies experience early bonding and closeness even without a vaginal birth?
The Snooze Traps
We all know about the “booby traps” that prevent parents from breastfeeding successfully, but what about the “snooze traps”?
Guest Post: Oxytocin and Childbirth
What is oxytocin? Why is it important to the birthing process? How does our current medicalized birth culture affect the release of this important hormone?
Beyond the Sling: A Conversation with Mayim Bialik
There has been no celebrity quite as outspoken or involved in the Attachment Parenting world as Mayim Bialik. And I consider myself incredibly lucky to have been able to have a chat with Mayim about parenting, the book, and much more.
Recovering and Moving on from Crying-It-Out
This is for those of you who have gone the cry-it-out route and now regret it. The two biggest questions I'm asked on the topic - have I done irreparable harm and can I fix it? - are discussed herein.
Parenting, Work, and the Spoiled Baby
Recently I was lead to a piece written by Katha Pollitt who claims that Attachment Parenting is bad not only for women, but for children too. Her evidence? Well, none.
Guest Post: Parenting With Cancer
Heather Von St James is a mesothelioma survivor and a guest blogger for the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance. Her story is one of hope and inspiration and she hopes to spread her message to anyone who may be going through similar situations to her own.
The Vitamin K Shot
There has been speculation amongst some people that the Vitamin K shot is unnecessary and simply one of those painful procedures that is done without really considering the need. So I thought I’d do some research and share with you what I could find on the shot to help you make your educated decision.