"They need to learn to self-soothe!" "You need to engage and always respond to their cries." "You don't want to spoil them, right?"

With all the whirlwind of advice out there, how can parents know what is the best approach to raising their children and establishing lasting, healthy relationships with them? The book "Heart to Heart" is a wonderful wake-up call for all parents. Authors Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker have developed eight parenting principles designed to nurture empathetic and connected families.

The increasingly popular concept of "attachment parenting" is presented as a way to activate optimal child development, thus avoiding the rising rates of depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorders, behavioral disorders, suicide, and other serious mental health problems in children. This tender book invites parents to embrace their natural instincts and take on a more nurturing parenting role.
Offering a scientific perspective and encouraging funny stories, Nicholson and Parker guide parents on how to better respond to their children's needs with respect and a sensitive, developmentally appropriate approach, thereby strengthening the parent-child bond. All aspects of child-rearing are covered, from choosing a healthcare provider, breastfeeding guidance, and safe co-sleeping, to responding to tantrums and intense emotions in infants! This book invites and empowers you to focus on positive discipline, designed to care for children with empathy and connection. Many researchers in developmental psychology and neuroscience agree that the time for attachment parenting is NOW!