http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/strollerderby/archive/2007/08/09/20-alternatives-to-punishment.aspxAttachment Parenting (AP) is all the rage when it comes to babies, what with all the slings, breastfeeding-on-demand and co-sleeping going on these days, but it extends far beyond the early years. The backbone of the AP philosophy is mutual respect, andenCommunityServer 2007.1 (Build: 20910.1126)http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/strollerderby/archive/2007/08/09/20-alternatives-to-punishment.aspx#36085Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:22:31 GMT42a08a39-daf3-4129-8a63-8a27b879cc03:36085renee<p>I'm sorry this kind of thing gets stuck with the label of Attachment Parenting, which is so easily associated with crunchy, sanctimonious wackos. &nbsp;This stuff is just sensible, because it works better than yelling and threatening. &nbsp;The problem is that that's hard to remember in the heat of the moment, because, unfortunately, parents have emotions too, which prevent us from behaving sensibly at all times. &nbsp;Sometimes I think I should just write it on my hand so I don't forget: don't respond to the behavior, respond to the emotions causing the behavior. </p> <img src="http://www.babble.com/CS/aggbug.aspx?PostID=36085" width="1" height="1">