attachment parentingnoun [ U ]
uk/əˈtætʃ.mənt ˌpeə.rən.tɪŋ//əˈtætʃ.mənt ˌper.ən.t̬ɪŋ/specializeda way of caring for children that gives a lot of importance to parents and their baby or small child being physically and emotionally close:
In attachment parenting, parents are advised to carry their baby on the body as much as possible.
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Parenting & caring for children
- adopt
- adopted
- adoption
- adoptive
- au pair
- child-rearing
- childless
- childminder
- counsellor
- custodial
- custody
- nursemaid
- nursery nurse
- nurture
- one-parent family
- open adoption
- pediatrician
- upbringing
- visitation
- wean
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