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Attachment Fathering, is about the far reaching positive impacts and benefits of nurturant fathering from birth through early infancy and beyond. Attachment Fathering is a daddy-encouraging readable book which provides a window into the opportunity for strong attachment and sensitive paternal caregiving. Multicultural images of involved fathers following birth, during comforting, caretaking and play provide a snapshot into how the emotional connections made in the intimacy of nurturing their baby has enduring effects on both the father and his child. The text is drawn from the developmental psychology and pediatric research. The key driver of Attachment Fathering is to connect fathers to their children and chldren to their fathers to live life whole.

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Attachment Fathering reflects the vital role fathers play in the lives of their children. It can help motivate fathers to become involved, nurturing caregivers from the moment their children enter this world. Christopher Brown, President, National Fatherhood Initiative The pictures in Attachment Fathering show the strong positive emotions that occur between fathers and their children. Fathers will see themselves in those pictures, providing sensitive caregiving for their children. This is a lovely book. It will be great for parents, particularly new parents. The book will also be a useful teaching tool for psychology, pediatric and family practice students. Diane E. Willie, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology, Dean of Research Indiana University Southeast

Attachment Fathering reflects the vital role fathers play in the lives of their children. It can help motivate fathers to become involved, nurturing caregivers from the moment their children enter this world. Christopher Brown, President, National Fatherhood Initiative The pictures in Attachment Fathering show the strong positive emotions that occur between fathers and their children. Fathers will see themselves in those pictures, providing sensitive caregiving for their children. This is a lovely book. It will be great for parents, particularly new parents. The book will also be a useful teaching tool for psychology, pediatric and family practice students. Diane E. Willie, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology, Dean of Research Indiana University Southeast

Attachment Fathering reflects the vital role fathers play in the lives of their children. It can help motivate fathers to become involved, nurturing caregivers from the moment their children enter this world. National Fatherhood Initiative The pictures in Attachment Fathering show the strong positive emotions that occur between fathers and their children. Fathers will see themselves in those pictures, providing sensitive caregiving for their children. This is a lovely book. It will be great for parents, particularly new parents. The book will also be a useful teaching tool for psychology, pediatric and family practice students. Diane E. Willie, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology, Dean of Research Indiana University Southeast

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Neena Roumell is a Ph.D. Psychologist who worked more than 30 years in Metro Detroit, Michigan, hospitals with infants, toddlers and their parents. Her training includes the Brazelton newborn team in Boston, Tiffany Field, University of Miami Medical Center newborn massage with HIV and cocaine babies, and doula training with Marshall Klaus and staff.

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