Dr. William Sears was born in Alton, Illinois in 1940. He is an American pediatrician and the author or co-author of more than thirty parenting books. He is also a frequent guest on television talkshows, where he goes by the name Dr. Bill. He and his wife Martha Sears, R.N., … [Read more...] about A Look at Dr. Sears, the Creator of Attachment Parenting
Attachment parenting
What is Attachment Parenting?
Attachment parenting is a phrase that was coined by pediatrician William Sears. This is a method of parenting that is based on the principles of the attachment theory in developmental psychology. According to this theory, a strong emotional bond with parents during childhood, … [Read more...] about What is Attachment Parenting?
Most Common Complaints Regarding “Attachment Parenting”
Attachment parenting is a parenting type that involves a really hands on approach to parenting, where the parents are extremely involved in order to attach the child. They may sleep with the child, and hold them a lot, etc. the idea is that the child forms a strong emotional bond … [Read more...] about Most Common Complaints Regarding “Attachment Parenting”
Attachment Parenting Criticism
Attachment parenting is a parenting style that uses the idea that as children grow up, if they form strong emotional bonds with their caregivers, it will lead to better socio-emotional development and well-being. There are basically eight parts to attachment parenting that … [Read more...] about Attachment Parenting Criticism
Why You Should Practice Attachment Parenting
Attachment parenting is a series of parenting principles first authored by Dr. William Sears. While this philosophy of parenting is seen as new in Western civilizations, many less-developed societies have been practicing this for many years. The main elements of Attachment … [Read more...] about Why You Should Practice Attachment Parenting
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to