I really like
Dr Sears's web site.
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Dr Sears's response on the
I thought that you would like to see
Dr Sears's response on the Today Show.
Build good self - esteem: As already mentioned
Dr Sears believes that self - esteem is the foundation for future behavior so nurturing self confidence is at the top of the list.
When
Dr Sears coined the phrase «attachment parenting» in the 1980s it did not come as shocking revelation.
To encourage this,
Dr Sears believes that it is important to set reasonable expectations — do not expect children to have the thought processes of adults or demand behavior that they are incapable of giving.
While
Dr Sears» medical background is impressive, he admits that when it came to parenting, his formal training did little to help him answer the most common questions from new mothers e.g. how to handle a constantly crying baby.
Thanks to
Dr Sears and his predecessors, we now understand that the best way to raise our children is to trust ourselves and give them what they need as individuals to become the unique person they were meant to be.
Like
Dr Sears, Alfie Kohn is a more contemporary proponent of building emotional, trusting relationships between children and their parents.
Combining the theories and ideas of several psychologists and medical doctors with his own personal experience,
Dr Sears is the founding father of the widely recognized concept of attachment parenting.
Dr Sears states that children thrive in an attached environment, despite parents shortcomings.
Dr Sears has completed residencies at both Harvard Medical School's Children's Hospital in Boston and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, the largest children's hospital in the world.
Even though it may seem obvious,
Dr Sears expressed the insight that infants have very different personalities and do not fit into a set of predetermined rules and that parenting questions do not always have easy, precise answers.
In addition,
Dr Sears also put what he discovered into practice, so he learned first hand which ideas work and which ones don't.
While he was the first to use these specific words, many of the techniques had been practiced for years and
Dr Sears largely collated the ideas of his predecessors, building on their research and adding in his personal experience.
Teach respect: According to
Dr Sears the goal is to teach children to respect your authority but not to fear you.
Dr Sears states that as young parents he and his wife really desired to do what was best for their children.
Although approaches vary,
Dr Sears believes that parents should: Model behavior: Whether you want to or not you're a role model and your children will copy you.
So,
Dr Sears understood that the most valuable parenting information could probably be gleaned from experienced mothers with happy children.
Dr Sears has also worked for several years in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, which has helped him become familiar with the special needs of premature babies and the implications this may have on both parenting approaches and family life.
While
Dr Sears» philosophy spans an entire library of books, it can actually be summed up quite simply: «A child who feels right acts right and is a joy to parents» (Sears, 1999, pg.
It sounds like
Dr Sears has a point when he says that many traditional theories treated children like robots or pets.
Dr Sears does not advocate any suggestions that he was not willing to work with himself which gives him a great deal of credibility with both parents and child care experts.
Remember,
Dr Sears also believes that self - esteem or self - worth is the foundation for future behavior and that «a child who feels right will act right».
• Deep Insights into the Essence
Dr Sears» Attachment Parenting along with a Fascinating Historical View on the Slow Rising Consciousness of Attachment Parenting
• Amy Chua Biography and Theories: Tiger Mother's 9 Parenting Principles • Carl Rogers Biography, Theories and Books: The Founder of Humanistic Psychology • Abraham Maslow Biography: The Father of Humanistic Psychology & Self Actualization Theory • Dr. Benjamin Spock Biography, Theories and Books: The Controversial Forefather of Intuitive Parenting • Deep Insights into the Essence of
Dr Sears» Attachment Parenting - Along with a Fascinating Historical View on the Slow Rising Consciousness of Attachment Parenting
Ask a Librarian: an online reference service from the Library of Congress that allows researchers to submit reference questions to Library of Congress Advice from
Dr Sears on Pregnancy and Childbirth, Parenting and Behavior, Feeding and Eating, and Health Concerns, plus special features and video tips.
Dr Sears looks at food as a series of macronutrients, namely protein, fat and carbohydrate, rather than merely as a source of calories.
However, thanks to support from other sites, such as
Dr Sears, I'm reassured that there are just some babies who are more «high need» and «demanding» than others and it's not to do with attachment parenting.
I love
Dr Sears and his wife Martha Sears!
What about Dr Mardsen Wagner and
Dr Sears?
Sources: Harvard Health Publications — What You Need to Know About Calcium
Dr Sears — Top Iron Veggies
One of the signs
Dr Sears mentions, is that your child is physiological ready for potty training when you observe the behavior of squatting and grunting when having a bowel movement and tugging at the diaper when urinating.
Potty Training Methods - more details on the various methods, including training methods by experts such as Dr. Phil and
Dr Sears.
I try my best to come up with cartoon every monday, a post every wednesday and bonus on tuesday is currently working with
Dr Sears Lean plus a friday Q&A.
My main professional resource on the topic became
Dr Sears; however, it would have been so helpful to have local resources that I could reach out to besides forums on the internet (since we all know that those are not the best place for accurate info haha)
I found
Dr Sears randomly and read all of his books.
Funny that
Dr Sears mentions that AP is not extreme, that was my first thought when I read the Time article.
I did attachment parent all three of my children beginning before I knew of
Dr Sears or any label.
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When we feel lik» it's time» we pick up our copy of «Nighttime parenting» By
Dr Sears and remind ourselves that a full nights sleep will come once again... sometime..
Places to check out for more info include
Dr Sears attachment parenting section as well as Boba, who provides a variety of carriers and accessories which will support your decision for safe babywearing.
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Dr Sears is very clear on the fact that attachment parenting can lead to mother burn out and encourages parents to find a balance that works for THEM.
By default, and by naivete,
Dr Sears became my only source, until I started to figure it out on my own (and with the help of the mother's circle and other inputs)
You didn't mention any of
the dr sears books.
According to
Dr Sears, children between 12 - 24 months have the mobility to get into all types of trouble and, at the same time, lack the ability to control their impulses.
I give out handouts on healthy brain foods (
Dr Sears site), I ask them to send an extra cup or bottle of water (PLEASE!).