Here’s a little about me: I have a 15 month old. I live on coffee. (That pretty much sums it up.) This is a post I wrote back in May regarding the infamous Time magazine cover. It’s just a reminder that as moms, we should all support each other, and do what works best for our families! (Chances are, you’re a better mom than you think!)

We’re All AP Moms

(originally posted on May 11, 2012) By now, you've all seen it. Or at least heard about it. The latest cover of Time magazine. (If
you've been living under a rockyou really have no idea what I'm talking about, please Google "time magazine breastfeeding cover") It's making waves across the country. Breastfeeding and La Leche League groupies are rejoicing in the fact that a child who looks old enough to be in middle school has a boob in his mouth. The "other" mommies at the playground are either 1) appalled by the inappropriate nature of this photograph, and/or 2) feeling mega mommy guilt for being unwilling or unable to do so themselves. I thought about bringing the debate over here. How old is too old for a child to be breastfed?! But, when I actually got a chance to read the article this afternoon, I was surprised to see that the article had very little to do with extended breastfeeding (ie: breast feeding past the age of one). It's actually about Dr. Bill Sears and his family (who are well known for The Baby Book, The Vaccine Book, etc.) and how parents take their attachment parenting (AP) philosophy to the extreme. I will admit, I kind of wanted to be one of those AP, super-crunchy moms. But things don't always work out as planned... Enough Mom guilt for one day, though! As it turns out, according to these "eight principles of attachment parenting":

• Preparation for Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting
• Feed with Love and Respect
• Respond with Sensitivity
• Use Nurturing Touch
• Ensure Safe Sleep, Physically and Emotionally
• Provide Consistent Loving Care
• Practice Positive Discipline
• Strive for Balance in Personal and Family Life

Even though I'm not a stay-at-home Mom, won't breastfeed my son until he starts kindergarten, and will not co-sleep until he goes away to college... I am still an AP mom! (And so are you, provided you don't abandon your child at the grocery store. Anymore. That one time he really needed to be taught a lesson...)


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