What is Proximal Parenting in Real-Life Situations?
When our daughter was born, we naturally leaned into proximal parenting, using baby-wearing, skin contact, and close body contact to strengthen our bond. From soothing fussy nights to fostering better communication, these strategies felt right for us. But letâs be realâthereâs no one-size-fits-all approach to parenting!
Understanding different parenting approaches helps us make an informed decision that best supports our childâs emotional health, cognitive development, and social growth.
In this post I collected some real life (and research) examples of proximal parenting to help you figure out if this parenting style is for you! đ