Attachment Parenting International (API) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting healthy and compassionate parenting. For over 27 years, API has been providing support, education, research, and advocacy to families around the world. Their mission is to prevent, reduce, and eliminate sources of conflict and maladaptation by helping parents learn the healthiest ways to raise their children.

API offers a wide range of resources and services for expectant parents, infants, toddlers, children, and teens. They provide guidance on topics such as balancing life with a baby, evaluating childcare options, infant sleep safety, calming crying babies, and fostering sibling bonding. Additionally, API addresses important issues like marriage and parenting, custody and divorce, adoption and foster care, effective discipline, and nurturing empathy in children.

Through their publications, including the Attached Family Magazine and the Journal of Attachment Parenting, API shares valuable insights and research on parenting principles and best practices. They also offer the API Parenting Education Program, professional training, and recommendations for further reading. By supporting Attachment Parenting International, parents can find the connection, relationships, and principles they need to create a nurturing and compassionate environment for their children, both at home and in the world