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The General Forum for Attachment Parenting International.

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API Members Forum

Find all of your membership benefit details inside including information about the latest special benefits being offered as well as pertinent login details for various members-only sites. API Members: In order to gain access to the forum, please email the memberships coordinator with your first and last name as well as your forum username.

Kudos to Kids

For sharing our children's celebrations, big or small, that bring daily joy.

Coffee Talk

The Coffee Talk forum will be a place for forum members to get to know each other better and chat about whatever is on their mind. The forum opens on Saturday, July 18, 2009!

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Good For You!

Good For You! is designed for discussions related to all types of healthcare choices as well as anything wellness-related. Whether you are looking for a homeopathic approach to an issue or a combination of naturopathic and Western remedies, the Health & Wellness forum is the place to obtain more information.The forum opens on Saturday, July 18, 2009!

Marriage, Partners and Parenting: An API Forum Series

Coming October 5: Parent healing: expert-hosted discussion about how Imago helps restore connections between parents using an attachment-based approach.

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API Reads

Online discussion of books currently selected.

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Cast Your Vote (5/17)

Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids?

API Reads Archives

Archived author discussions. For access please view your subscription options in the User CP.

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Instead of Medicating and Punishing (9/16)	Playful Parenting (11/23)
The Baby Bond (7/19)	API Reads - Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting (8/22)
Attached at the Heart with Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker, co-founders of API (7/17)	Discipline Without Distress by Judy Arnall (9/30)
Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids Archive (6/59)	The Natural Child by Jan Hunt (4/10)

Principle-Specific Forums / Los ocho Principios. Forum Específico

Feed with Love and Respect / Alimentar con Amor y Respeto

Home to discussions about breastfeeding basics, feeding on cue, extended breastfeeding, comfort nursing, bottle nursing, introducing solids, gentle weaning, coping with toddler pickiness, creating healthy eating habits in older children and more. Age range: birth through childhood and beyond.

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Alimentar con Amor y Respeto (3/4)

Prepare for Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting / Prepararse para el embarazo el parto y la crianza

Exploring parenting philosophies, building a strong relationship between expectant parents, educating yourself about breastfeeding and learning about infant and child development are all a part of API’s Prepare for Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting Principle. Age range: pre-conception through the early post-partum period.

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Prepararse para el embarazo el parto y la crianza (0/0)	Birth (21/109)
Family Planning/Trying-to-Conceive (18/143)	Pregnancy (23/173)
Prepare for Parenting (7/56)

Respond with Sensitivity / Responder con Sensiblidad

Build the foundations of empathy and trust in your child by responding to a child’s cues, dealing with stranger and separation anxiety, working through tantrums, responding to the emotional needs of older children and much more. Age range: birth through young adulthood.

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Nurturing Touch / Contacto Corporal

Discussions related to the benefits of skin-to-skin contact, babywearing, infant massage, preventing overuse of infant swings/jumpers/etc and nurturing touch with older children. Age range: birth through childhood.

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Contacto Corporal (0/0)

Ensure Safe Sleep, Physically and Emotionally (and Nighttime Parenting) / Asegurar un sueño Seguro

This forum is dedicated to discussions related to sleep from infancy through teens. Topics of discussion may include attachment parenting and sleep, the family bed, recognizing infant sleep patterns, safe sleep, nighttime routines, night terrors, nursing to sleep and more. Age range: birth through childhood.

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Asegurar un sueño Seguro (físico y emocional) (0/0)

Consistent and Loving Care / Proporcionar amor y cuidados constante

Planning a date night, returning to work, new family routines, alternate caregivers, continuity of care and reconnecting after a separation are just a few topics covered by the Consistent and Loving Care Principle. Age range: birth through early childhood.

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Positive Discipline / Disciplina Positiva

Discussions regarding developmentally appropriate behavior, modeling positive actions, positive discipline research, discipline through play, the use of natural consequences, alternatives to time-outs, etc. Age range: birth through young adulthood.

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Strive for Balance in Personal and Family Life / Procurar un equilibrio entre la vida familiar y la

New mother support, fun ideas for family night, creating family traditions, working through parent burnout, create friendships with other AP parents, taking time for yourself and creative couple time ideas are just a few topics covered in this forum. Age range: perfect for all parents.

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Circumstance-Specific Forums

Adoption

Discussions relating to adoption and attachment parenting - due to the sensitive nature of some discussions regarding Adoption, this is a private forum. To obtain access please read Obtaining Access to Restricted Forums.

Divorce and Custody

Discussions regarding divorce and custody issues and attachment parenting - due to the sensitive nature of some discussions regarding Divorce and Custody, this is a private forum. To obtain access please read Obtaining Access to Restricted Forums.

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Parenting Multiples

Discuss the unique joys and challenges of pregnancy, childbirth and attachment parenting twins, triplets and more.

Special Needs

Discuss parenting a special needs child - from food allergies to autism, Down Syndrome to cerebral palsy and all other special challenges.

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Professionals Forum

API Professionals

Forums for API Professional Associates, Colleagues or Organizations. API Professional membership is not required, though encouraged, in order to participate in this forum. To obtain access to this forum, please read Professional Forum Access.

API Around-the-World

Connect with others in your region in one of our API Around-the-World forums.

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API in Africa and the Middle East (2/2)	API in Asia and Australia (5/39)
API in Canada (6/29)	API in Europe (20/59)
API in Mexico and Central America (3/4)	API in South America (4/5)
API in the Central United States (12/47)	API in the Midwestern United States (14/48)
API in the Northeastern United States (23/46)	API in the Southeastern United States (22/63)
API in the Southwestern United States (14/35)	API in the Western United States (13/64)

API Support Group Forums

Discussions for the upcoming API Kuaui Support Group

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Sticky: Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids book discussion Started by stephanie, 02-16-2013, 09:14 AM	3 posts 0 like	by stephanie 04-29-2013, 11:23 AM
Sticky: Welcome message from Laurie A. Couture Started by stephanie, 04-04-2011, 07:54 AM	1 post 0 like	by stephanie 04-04-2011, 07:54 AM
Closed, Sticky: Only post questions and responses for Laurie A Couture here Started by stephanie, 01-29-2011, 08:00 AM	1 post 0 like	by stephanie 01-29-2011, 08:00 AM
Sticky: Here I am. I consult about attachment practices, colic, natural health, nutrition... Started by lfpalmer, 10-27-2010, 11:52 AM	1 post 0 like	by lfpalmer 10-27-2010, 11:52 AM
Sticky: How this chat week works Started by art, 10-04-2009, 07:00 PM	1 post 0 like	by Patricia Martin 10-05-2009, 07:15 AM
Sticky: Meet Patricia Martin, our chat host Oct 5-9 Started by art, 10-04-2009, 06:43 PM	1 post 0 like	by art 10-04-2009, 06:43 PM
Closed, Sticky: Strive for Balance in Personal and Family Life Started by melissa_h, 09-18-2008, 07:12 PM	1 post 0 like	by melissa_h 09-18-2008, 07:12 PM
Closed, Sticky: Practice Positive Discipline Started by melissa_h, 09-18-2008, 07:10 PM	1 post 0 like	by melissa_h 09-18-2008, 07:10 PM
Sticky: Provide Consistent and Loving Care Started by melissa_h, 09-18-2008, 07:09 PM	1 post 0 like	by melissa_h 09-18-2008, 07:09 PM
Closed, Sticky: Engage in Nighttime Parenting Started by melissa_h, 09-18-2008, 07:08 PM	1 post 0 like	by melissa_h 09-18-2008, 07:08 PM
Closed, Sticky: Use Nurturing Touch Started by melissa_h, 09-18-2008, 07:07 PM	1 post 0 like	by melissa_h 09-18-2008, 07:07 PM
Sticky: Respond with Sensitivity Started by melissa_h, 09-18-2008, 07:06 PM	1 post 0 like	by melissa_h 09-18-2008, 07:06 PM
Sticky: Feed with Love and Respect Started by melissa_h, 09-18-2008, 07:04 PM	1 post 0 like	by simdate 09-25-2009, 07:52 AM
Closed, Sticky: Read First: Attachment Parenting Research Forum Started by melissa_h, 07-18-2008, 11:37 AM	1 post 0 like	by melissa_h 07-18-2008, 11:37 AM
Closed, Sticky: Welcome to Prepare for Parenting... Started by harmonicker, 07-18-2008, 06:38 AM	1 post 0 like	by harmonicker 07-18-2008, 06:38 AM
Closed, Sticky: Welcome to Cast Your Vote! Started by stephanie, 05-30-2008, 06:41 AM	1 post 0 like	by stephanie 05-30-2008, 06:41 AM
Sticky: TTC Support Thread Started by JellyBean, 05-07-2008, 08:22 PM	36 posts 0 like	by cmsobleo 07-22-2008, 09:19 PM
Sticky: API Reads program Schedule Started by stephanie, 04-24-2008, 02:41 PM	4 posts 0 like	by stephanie 02-10-2009, 04:24 PM
Sticky: Lingo for this forum Started by harmonicker, 04-15-2008, 08:18 PM	5 posts 0 like	by harmonicker 05-12-2008, 08:08 AM
Sticky: Birth Stories Started by harmonicker, 04-05-2008, 04:06 AM	22 posts 0 like	by ambercampanelli 03-11-2011, 02:11 PM
Sticky: Introductions Started by Maven of Mayhem, 04-01-2008, 09:44 PM	20 posts 0 like	by harmonicker 08-01-2008, 02:26 AM
Sticky: Books suggested so far Started by stephanie, 04-01-2008, 06:47 AM	33 posts 0 like	by JustPeachy 06-08-2010, 08:11 AM
Closed, Sticky: Welcome to the API Reads Forum! Started by stephanie, 03-29-2008, 06:40 PM	11 posts 0 like	by stephanie 04-15-2008, 05:49 AM
Closed, Sticky: Welcome to the API Southwestern US Forum Started by melissa_h, 03-27-2008, 02:12 PM	1 post 0 like	by melissa_h 03-27-2008, 02:12 PM
Closed, Sticky: Welcome to the API Central US Forum Started by melissa_h, 03-27-2008, 02:12 PM	1 post 0 like	by melissa_h 03-27-2008, 02:12 PM
Closed, Sticky: Welcome to the API Southeastern US Forum Started by melissa_h, 03-27-2008, 02:12 PM	1 post 0 like	by melissa_h 03-27-2008, 02:12 PM
Closed, Sticky: Welcome to the API Northeastern US Forum Started by melissa_h, 03-27-2008, 02:12 PM	1 post 0 like	by melissa_h 03-27-2008, 02:12 PM
Closed, Sticky: Welcome to the API in Canada Forum Started by melissa_h, 03-27-2008, 02:12 PM	1 post 0 like	by melissa_h 03-27-2008, 02:12 PM
Closed, Sticky: Welcome to the API in Mexico & Central America Forum Started by melissa_h, 03-27-2008, 02:12 PM	1 post 0 like	by melissa_h 03-27-2008, 02:12 PM
Closed, Sticky: Welcome to the API in South America Forum Started by melissa_h, 03-27-2008, 02:12 PM	1 post 0 like	by melissa_h 03-27-2008, 02:12 PM
Closed, Sticky: Welcome to the API in Europe Forum Started by melissa_h, 03-27-2008, 02:12 PM	1 post 0 like	by melissa_h 03-27-2008, 02:12 PM
Closed, Sticky: Welcome to the API in Africa and the Middle East Forum Started by melissa_h, 03-27-2008, 02:12 PM	1 post 0 like	by melissa_h 03-27-2008, 02:12 PM
Closed, Sticky: Welcome to the API in Asia and Australia Forum Started by melissa_h, 03-27-2008, 02:12 PM	1 post 0 like	by melissa_h 03-27-2008, 02:12 PM
Sticky: Welcome to the API Parenting Multiples Forum Started by melissa_h, 03-27-2008, 01:55 PM	1 post 0 like	by melissa_h 03-27-2008, 01:55 PM
Sticky: Resources for Special Needs Community Started by harmonicker, 03-27-2008, 01:10 PM	2 posts 0 like	by Saraiyah86 05-26-2009, 06:18 PM
Sticky: Welcome to the Midwest US! Started by harmonicker, 03-27-2008, 07:58 AM	7 posts 0 like	by stephaniemgrabow 01-10-2011, 07:19 PM
Sticky: Special Needs Acronyms Started by harmonicker, 03-27-2008, 07:35 AM	1 post 0 like	by harmonicker 03-27-2008, 07:35 AM
Closed, Sticky: Living in the West and Want to Connect? Started by sunshine, 03-27-2008, 03:04 AM	1 post 0 like	by sunshine 03-27-2008, 03:04 AM
Closed, Sticky: Welcome to the API Special Needs Forum Started by melissa_h, 03-21-2008, 10:03 PM	1 post 0 like	by melissa_h 03-21-2008, 10:03 PM
Closed, Sticky: Prepare for Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting Started by melissa_h, 03-21-2008, 07:27 PM	1 post 0 like	by melissa_h 03-21-2008, 07:27 PM