101 Ways to Raise a Happy Baby

I wish I knew this book existed before I gave birth. This book encourages you to trust your own instincts!! Not what the latest doctor said, not what your mother said. I would have benefited from this book early on. I had too many outside influences, I started questioning my own gut and well wouldn't you know, according to this book I was right on all of it. Just go with your own instincts, they're always right.

I am not a mother yet, but my sister has practiced attachment parenting with all of her 5 children and they are happy children.They are not clingy, whiny brats who want everything in site.They live with us and I can see the benefits of this style of parenting.I have also seen children who's parents treat them otherwise, and I can already see the effects from it.They are more clingly, more whiny and more aggressive.I especially liked the passage about babies living in the present moment.It states that a mother who practices "detached" parenting by letting a child cry himself to sleep, etc. may honestly believe she is doing what is best for her child because her child is so happy and cheerful.But, they caution that it is because they are so desperate for mommy's love and attention when she is around that they are that way.That it can take years before you will see any psychological damage from this type of parenting.I don't think any mother intentionally decides to do harm to their child when they do things such as letting a child cry himself to sleep.But, the truth is that they are:they just can't see the effects.Babies deserve respect just as much as adults do and this book explains how.For the reviewer who says they tell you that you shouldn't buy a crib, etc.That is not true.If you read the book thoroughly, you will see that they will tell you how to train a child lovingly to sleep in a crib if you so choose, and how to choose a child care provider if you must who will provide baby with a good experience.So, while they suggest you don't buy cribs, etc.They also provide ways to do so lovingly if you choose to buy those things. Great book!!

I thought this book was AMAZING! I had not read much about attachment parenting prior and wasn't sure it was even an option for me but after reading Lisa McCourt's book I wouldn't raise my baby any other way. I especially liked the well written psychological insights she gives. As a psychologist I have to say that her viewpoints are right on in regards to the psychological and emotional well-being of a child. As a future parent- her ideas touched my heart as well as my funny bone. Her style of writing is heartfelt as well as intelligent. I HIGHLY recommend this book!

Excellent tips and pearls of wisdom on how to raise a happy baby. It works! I have a happy baby as a result. Refreshing alternative in this selfish era of "putting yur baby on a schedule to fit your lifestyle." You can not give a child too much love. The information given is what women have known for centuries - nuture your babies. It is instict to nuture but women go against their insticts and follow the trends. Nuture your babies and they will be happy. I am sending this book to everyone I know with a baby. Also read books by Dr. Sears on attachment parenting. This book gave me the reassurance I needed to follow my heart and do what I knew was best for my baby. Advise is backed up with research studies.