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In a message dated 7/6/00 12:21:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
burkfamily@... writes:

<< It's difficult to find that sense of community for our families. Or am I
just looking in the wrong places??
>>
No, I don't think you are looking in the wrong places. I think you are
absolutely right, being away from extended families and the increasing
dangers in our world is making AP harder on parents. It is definitely more
difficult....How does everyone balance their own needs with that of their
children. BTW, the basic requirement of being an attached parent is
"parents get to know their child on the deepest level by responding
sensitively to the baby's needs. The parents then become uniquely qualified
to make choices for their family based on what works best for their
particular baby, rather than relying on the advice of outside "experts".
Trusting and listening to your baby/child-trusting and listening to
yourself." This is quoted from documentation from Attachment Parenting
International-information sheet.

Julie