1. What is Attachment Parenting? Why do you think it's better than other styles of parenting?

Much of Western parenting involves pushing children away, teaching them to be independent even at the youngest of ages. I don't agree with that and feel strongly that cuddling with them, holding them and even sharing a bed with them creates happier, healthier and more resilient children, and more self-assured adults.

2. Do you think Attachment Style Parenting can be identified in a nutshell as Parenting With Love?

I think that's a piece of it. Some people refer to it as "instinctive parenting" too; if you're about to do something that feels wrong, like walk away from a crying baby to teach them to "self sooth," then it's probably not a smart idea and you should listen to your gut.

3. How does the Attachment Parenting theory help you through the tough times of being a parent?

I'm not sure it does. I think the best way to survive the challenges of parenting is to remember that sometimes things are just "get through it" problems (that is, there is no need to find a solution, just wait until it improves), and to try and keep a sense of humor about everything. Oh, and love your kids for who they are.

4. According to your parenting style, how do you select toys for your kids? Do you look at specific aspects before buying them?

Nothing that makes noise, no computers, no video games. Otherwise, I let them make their own decisions: my 9-year old son, for example, is into knives and nerf guns. As long as he's safe, I'm fine with that.

5. How do you select the food for your children? What do you look for? Does the Attachment Parenting theory have a say on that too?

AP has nothing to do with eating as far as I know. We just try to eat Healthy, but I also try to ensure that they get to enjoy "classic" childhood foods too, including making Jiffy Pop, for example, or having a twinkie just to see what they're like (my kids loved Jiffy Pop but hated Twinkies).

6. Attachment parenting is often criticized as extremely tiring and challenging for parents. How do you cope?

It is, especially when they're babies. The solution, tag-team parenting, babysitters, cooperative groups with other AP parents, and taking care of yourself, too. And cutting yourself some slack, because as with any other parenting style, sometimes you screw up and fall off the proverbial bandwagon, and it's okay. Kids are resilient too.

7. As a single parent, what advice can you offer newly divorced single parents on coping and moving on with life?

Keep a sense of humor and remember that it's not your kids’ fault that you're divorced, and that it's always best to stick to the moral high road, even if your ex is telling them what a bad person you are. In the long run the kids will realize who the people in their lives are who really love and support them. And good luck. It's tougher than you think.