This non-denominational group is for parents (or parents-to-be) in Canada, who tend to stray away from mainstream thinking in some or all of their parenting practices and believe in being connected to their children. ATTACHMENT PARENTING first begins with principles such as baby wearing, co-sleeping, breastfeeding, and being responsive to baby. Once connected, stick with what is working and modify what is not. Listen to your own intuition! Trust your body. Trust your baby. Trust yourself.

As well, aspects of Natural Family Living can be discussed and supported here: the support of midwives & doulas; pregnancy/loss of pregnancy, trust in the body’s innate capacity to heal itself, caution regarding medical interventions, including non-vaccinating, non-circumcising; cloth diapering & EC (no diapers); extended breastfeeding, tandem nursing and any other breastfeeding issues; the practice of homeopathy, holistic practices, and organics; anger management & approaches to discipline; AP'ing the older child, siblings, and the adopted child; dealing with non supportive friends & family; homeschooling, etc.

It is important to be supportive, offer assistance, and to share your own struggles and learning experiences in a positive manner. Feel free to disagree, but we ask that you do so in a mature and supportive manner. Anyone who flames, or is disrespectful IN the forum will have their posts and themselves removed from the group. Also, there are no solicitations allowed that are not relevant to the group, unless cleared with the moderator.

Attachment Parenting Village Canada is an excellent way to meet others, find playgroups, and generally share the rigors and humors of parenting with like-minded individuals. It is also a great place for those who are looking into Attachment Parenting to find out what it is all about.