AP Research: Nurturing touch changes DNA, Spanking doesn’t work, and more

It’s exciting to see how much research is constantly being churned out that shows just how beneficial Attachment Parenting is to healthy infant and child development! Check out these recent studies that support API’s Eight Principles of Parenting:

1. Knowing how our eating habits while pregnant may affect the health of our child is Preparing for Parenting 
2. Waiting to introduce solid foods until at least 6 months is Feeding with Love & Respect
3. Responding with Sensitivity may involve treating infant colic with probiotics
4. Using Nurturing Touch changes DNA
5. Ensuring Safe Sleep means feeding our children fish
6. A lack of safe childcare options makes Providing Consistent & Loving Care challenging for dual-income and single-parent homes
7. Practicing Positive Discipline realizes that spanking doesn’t work
8. Guarding against paternal postpartum depression is an important part of Striving for Balance

Author: Rita Brhel

Rita Brhel, BS, CLC, API Leader, lives with her family near Hastings, NE, USA, where she works as a WIC Breastfeeding Counselor. She also writes for Mothering and La Leche League's New Beginnings. View all posts by Rita Brhel