Attached at the Heart: 8 Proven Parenting Principles for Raising Connected and Compassionate Children [Paperback]

Barbara Nicholson (Author), Lysa Parker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 27, 2009

"Trust me. This is the only baby book you'll ever need! It's amazing, heartwarming, and completely user-friendly. Just add your heart!"
- Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Mother-Daughter Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause and Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom

Why are there increasing numbers of children experiencing depression, anxiety, aggression and other serious mental, emotional and behavioral problems? Mental health experts agree that this crisis is due largely to their lack of deep connectedness to parents and community. This crucial finding requires a major shift in societal attitudes and our treatment of children. In this book, you'll learn:

• Important facts you need to know before and after having your baby
• Strategies to strengthen the emotional bonds with your child
• How to be a more conscious parent with your children
• New information to help you make informed decisions
• How raising our children with empathy and respect can positively affect society

No other parenting book is as comprehensive in its scope, from an overview of attachment theory and current child development research to practical strategies for everyday situations. Attached at the Heart is a vital blueprint for change that begins in the home.

Product Details

• Paperback: 380 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse.com (February 27, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595463525
• ISBN-13: 978-0595463527
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,166,309 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent parenting guidance, April 20, 2009

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cardencopy "mom of 2" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Attached at the Heart: 8 Proven Parenting Principles for Raising Connected and Compassionate Children (Kindle Edition)

Since I'm already an "attached" parent myself, and pretty well-informed on the subject, I sat down with this book the first time expecting to scan it and nod my head. Instead, I was quickly engrossed by the accessible writing style, friendly tone and heavy supportive documentation -- I couldn't put it down and read it through in a night. Besides having certain concepts reinforced, I learned more about why it's so important to choose a compassionate parenting approach to produce healthy, well-adjusted children, and why it's crucial for parents to keep their own 'tanks' full in order to do this. The authors address a myriad of concerns and help readers translate the philosophy into their daily practical parenting decisions. The information is balanced and presented in such a way that families can choose what works for them based not just on cultural programming, but on scientific research -- and, of course, their own heart's leading. It's also reassuring to know that the authors have raised their own several children according to these principles and have seen the positive long-term results. In a society that's not always supportive of taking a 'natural' approach, this book is like a friend and guide for the journey. I highly recommend it and will be taking copies to every future baby shower.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book! Would recommend it to every parent!, May 30, 2009

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M. Brhel "Rita Brhel" (Nebraska USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Attached at the Heart: 8 Proven Parenting Principles for Raising Connected and Compassionate Children (Paperback)

Attached at the Heart is a fantastic read -- a true guide for parents in learning how to raise their children to be confident, yet compassionate, adults without using many of the techniques so common in our society, such as letting a child cry herself to sleep, or using timeouts or spanking. Many people would refer to this approach as Attachment Parenting, but to me, it's just parenting...at least what real, healthy, loving parenting should be. This book teaches parents how to develop and maintain close emotional relationships with their children without losing the ability to teach our children boundaries. Yes, we can love -- and respect -- our children without spoiling them!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not another "how-to" manual, April 20, 2009

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Adrienne J. Carmack "ajkc" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Attached at the Heart: 8 Proven Parenting Principles for Raising Connected and Compassionate Children (Paperback)

This is an amazing book written by the founders of an international parenting organization dedicated to raising children in respectful and loving environments. It's not a how-to book. It's a review of how recent parenting practices came about and have interfered with parents' ability to trust themselves and listen to their hearts and instincts when raising their children. The background information on techniques such as time-out and harsh physical punishment is extraordinary and eye-opening, as is the research on other cultures in which children are raised as equal human beings. A definite must-read for parents looking to find their way, to find true happiness in this greatest role of them all.