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Attachment Parenting International condemns federal immigration policies that separate children from their parents at the U.S. border. API implores our leadership to prioritize the healthy attachment needs of all children and families, including immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. We strongly reject any immigration policies that traumatize children and their parents.
The encouraging work of Dr. Bruce Perry, expert on child trauma and Attachment Parenting International Advisory Board Member, goes prime time this Sunday!
Announcing PARENTING FOR WORLD HARMONY, the latest issue of Attached Family: http://theattachedfamily.com/
Editor Rita Brhel
Inside this issue, you'll find features to inspire your discussions about world peace and harmony, including:
Youth empowerment as peace education
From the family bed to the peace corps
New parents need attachment education
Nurturing doesn't spoil kids
For better or worse, parenting changes your child's DNA
Talking politics with your children
Infant massage with Vimala Schneider McClure
Random acts of kindness with Brooke Jones
Mindful parenting with Inga Bohnekamp
A look back on AP Month 2016
In this issue of Attached Family, we examine shame versus guilt and how shame contributes to emotional trauma. We look at the intersect of parenting and shame, keeping in mind that shame is a normal emotional response to certain social situations, but like anger or disappointment, when unresolved, shame can lead to lifelong difficulties.
Inside this issue, you'll find mind-bending, inspiring, and empowering features to stretch your parenting wings: