What is Proximal Parenting in Real-Life Situations?

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 let’s be real—there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to parenting!

Understanding different parenting approaches helps us make an informed decision that best supports our child’s 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! 😊