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Too late to start the continuum concept?

Dear Dr. Markel,

I have only just discovered the continuum concept and I already have a 2 year old (2 today in fact!) and a 6 month old. I have been parenting in a very different way - very much routine based and the children sleep in their own cots in separate rooms and have done so from about 4 months old. Is it too late to change how I am doing things? Where do I start! Will my children respond well as they have been so used to sleeping by themselves and having their meals at certain times etc. My other concern is how will I meet both their needs if i am letting them lead me?

Dear Concerned Parent,

You have already started, by acknowledging that there might be a better way, and showing a willingness to change. It is never too late to define a new type of relationship with your children. Your maternal instincts, without outside influence from so-called “experts” will lead you to do what comes naturally, which encompasses breast feeding, holding your baby frequently, and responding to your children’s needs without judgment. Responding with love does not mean letting your children lead. A two-year-old does not want to lead – that would be very frightening. He or she needs to feel safe, by having a consistent, confident and competent caregiver who treats the child with respect while guiding the appropriate behavior. For more understanding of these concepts, I invite you to view my website. Congratulations and good luck.

Susan Markel, M.D.
“peaceful parenting for a peaceful world”

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Dr. Susan Markel, MD, is a Board Certified Pediatrician, and Attachment Parenting Advisor. She is also the author of, "Ask The Doctor," in partnership with ERGObaby. If you have additional questions, please feel free to visit her website at http://www.AttachmentParentingDoctor.com and request a private consultation.

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