BEYOND THE SLING A Real-Life Guide to Raising Confident, Loving Children the Attachment Parenting Way

Touted as unconventional by many, attachment parenting is the true "traditional" form of parenting. It encourages breastfeeding, co-sleeping, and baby-wearing--essentially everything our ancestors have done for eons. The AP movement has found a promising spokesperson in actress and neuroscientist Bialik, who writes with plenty of humor and little judgment. Emily Durante's narration captures Bialik's playfulness and encouragement, and she proves unflappable when tackling technical discussions of cognitive development, hormones, and practical applications of AP. While AP is not a parenting style for everyone, the listener will be surprised at how simple—and doable—it all sounds. Durante's gentle narration creates an ideal introduction to the often vilified world of attachment parenting. This is a must-listen for new parents who want an alternative to conventional parenting wisdom. A.H.A. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2012]