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Dr Bill Sears is an American pediatrician credited with developing the use of the term 'attachment parenting'. Bill and his nurse wife Martha are very experienced in the raising of children. They had 8 kids and Bill and Martha between them have published more than 50 books on parenting. In simple terms, according to Dr. Bill Sears, the treatment and care given to a baby and through its childhood has a definite influence on their behavior in later life. In other words a loving and nurturing parent will help produce a loving and nurturing adult many years later. It's an interesting theory and there are many experts who support its general thrust. Bill Sears himself was raised by his mother and grandfather. But that's another story. Attachment parenting requires the parent to act a certain way, to perform a series of tasks and to do so with enthusiasm and sincerity. Here are some of those tasks. - You should take being a parent very seriously. Prepare well for the pregnancy, consider the venue for the birth and educate yourself on what is likely to happen.
- Be sensitive and caring at all times.
- Think seriously about disciplining your child coming up with a consistent set of rules which always allow for a positive outcome.
- Sleep is vital for the child - and the parents - and a well-planned program should be in place to allow for restful sleep.
- Parents need to ensure their lifestyle and personal happiness is in good shape. You cannot be the best type of parent if you are rundown. There are many aspects to parenting involving such things as food and feeding, types of discipline, sleep patterns and the like. Dr Sears and his wife have published many books covering these topics but the basis of attachment parenting is all to do with the simple steps above. There are different ways to feed, bathe and clothe your baby but attachment parenting is single-minded. Be sensitive and use love and care in all of your nurturing. Parenting may not involve the child's natural parents; in fact in the case of Bill Sears it didn't. He and his wife also have one adopted child. The point is though that whoever is caring for the child, whoever is providing the parenting, the basic principles of attachment parenting must be followed. There are supposedly multiple benefits for those who engage in attachment parenting. There is a confidence building within the parents as they apply the principles. They get more in return as they give their love to the child. The child grows in confidence being surrounded by sensitive and caring parents. This grounding in respect and love carries through life so that the child as a teen and as an adult gives back to others the type of treatment they received as a child. And attachment parenting need never cease. Clearly when a child is independent they no longer require the food and other essentials to be provided by the parents but the sensitive and loving nature can continue through life. To get free parenting tips and some Christian advice on parenting visit Christian Parenting. If wish to seek professional advice for your teen you may contact us.
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