Our mission is to educate and support all parents in raising secure, joyful, and empathic children in order to strengthen families and create a more compassionate world. http://www.attachmentparenting.org May 7, 2008 - Join authors Sura Hart and Victoria Hodson Kindle, the authors of Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids, in API's first premium book of the month forum. For a subscription fee of $4.99, members will be able to engage in lively discussion with the authors and other forum members. In addition to the week-long live discussion, the subscription will also include 30 days access to the discussion archives so that you can be sure that you don't miss a thing! Visit the Book of the Month Forum for details. http://www.attachmentparenting.org/events/events.php#bomc http://www.attachmentparenting.org/events/events.php#bomc May 7, 2008 - Would you enjoy seeing and listening to a wonderful recording artist and multiple talented singer/songwriters? Would you love to support API at the same time? Then you will surely want to come to the "Billy Dean & Friends Benefit Concert" http://www.attachmentparenting.org/events/events.php#billy http://www.attachmentparenting.org/events/events.php#billy May 6, 2008 - A new report from the Foundation for the Study of Infant Death finds breastfeeding and co-sleeping can actually reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). http://www.attachmentparenting.org/news/news.php#save http://www.attachmentparenting.org/news/news.php#save April 21, 2008 - When babies are crying, go ahead and pick them up. No matter what you've heard, they can't be "spoiled," according to a Tennessee parenting expert who is sharing tips as part of April's "Month of the Young Child" activities. According to Lysa Parker with Attachment Parenting International, research shows that early experiences "wire" the brain, and babies learn how to trust and be calm based on the responses of their caregivers. They are not capable of learning to soothe themselves, Parker explains. This is a behavior that parents and caregivers must model. http://www.attachmentparenting.org/news/news.php#spoil http://www.attachmentparenting.org/news/news.php#spoil April 21, 2008 - Attachment Parenting International is pleased to announce its new Executive Director, Samantha Gray. From KPMG to the Peace Corps, from business owner to AP mother of three, Samantha has a lot of experience to offer the organization. http://www.attachmentparenting.org/news/news.php#samantha http://www.attachmentparenting.org/news/news.php#samantha April 18, 2008 - API can help you remember and honor all the special mothers in your life by sending them one of API's exclusive gift packages including customizable, published dedications. http://www.attachmentparenting.org/news/news.php#dedication http://www.attachmentparenting.org/news/news.php#dedication April 17, 2008 - Attachment Parenting International is pleased to announce its new blog, API Speaks. http://www.attachmentparenting.org/news/news.php#blog http://www.attachmentparenting.org/news/news.php#blog April 2, 2008 - Watch the video of Dr. Jay Gordon's discussion with Larry King on the increasing incidence of autism. http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2008/04/02/lkl.autism.long.cnn http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2008/04/02/lkl.autism.long.cnn April 2, 2008 - Today API added a news feed for all issues related to children to its News pages. Users can now read the news online or subscribe to read the news through a feed reader. http://www.attachmentparenting.org/news.php#pns http://www.attachmentparenting.org/news.php#pns Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker, API's Co-Founders, discuss the new Parent Education Program, their up-coming book on Attachment Parenting, and more. http://www.attachmentparenting.org/audio/20080331_1stpodcast.mp3 http://www.attachmentparenting.org/audio/20080331_1stpodcast.mp3 Attachment Parenting International Unveils Comprehensive, Innovative Series of Education Classes Designed for Long-Term Success. http://www.attachmentparenting.org/news.php#pep_announce http://www.attachmentparenting.org/news.php#pep_announce Dr. Bob Sears, contributor to the Sears Parenting Library and author of The Vaccine Book comments on the recent measles outbreak in San Diego, California, the AAP's statement on vaccine safety, and the recent pay out by the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program to a family whose daughter developed autism-like symptoms after receiving a vaccine http://www.attachmentparenting.org/news.php#sears_vaccines http://www.attachmentparenting.org/news.php#sears_vaccines Read an article by API's Parent Education Director, Marie Spadaro, on babywearing in Children's Essentials Magazine's Spring 2008 issue. http://www.attachmentparenting.org/news.php#spadaro_babywearing http://www.attachmentparenting.org/news.php#spadaro_babywearing