Attachment Parenting

Attachment Parenting prescribes 18–24 months of extended breastfeeding and family bed co-sleeping, with Dr. Sears citing a 50% reduction in infant crying. However, only 15% of U.S. families sustain co-sleeping beyond 6 months due to sleep disruption and safety fears. This style demands 3 times more maternal availability than #1 Tiger Parenting, yet a 2023 survey found 60% of adherents report burnout within the first year, compared to 25% for Gentle Parenting.