Aware Parenting is a parenting approach developed by Dr. Aletha Solter.

 

Three Aspects of Aware Parenting

 

Attachment-style parenting

• Natural childbirth and early bonding

• Plenty of physical contact

• Prolonged breast-feeding

• Prompt responsiveness to crying

• Sensitive attunement

 

Non-punitive discipline

• No punishments of any kind (including spanking, “time-out”, and artificial “consequences”)

• No rewards or bribes

• A search for underlying needs and feelings

• Anger management for parents

• Peaceful conflict-resolution (family meetings, mediation, etc.)

 

Healing from stress and trauma

• Recognition of stress and trauma (including unmet needs) as primary causes of behavioral and emotional problems

• Emphasis on prevention of stress and trauma

• Recognition of the healing effects of play, laughter, and crying in the context of a loving parent/child relationship

• Respectful, empathic listening and acceptance of children’s emotions

 

By Aletha Solter, Ph.D.  © Aletha Solter, 2026. Source: www.awareparenting.com

Copied with permission from the Aware Parenting Institute website.

 

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