Neuroscientist and famous actress Mayim Balik PhD. (Blossom, Amy Farrah Folwer) writes about her experience parenting her two boys. Balik's book includes the hallmarks of attachment style parenting: unmedicated birth, "extended" breastfeeding, babywearing, and co-sleeping. But some aspects of Balik's parenting style might be a bit radical for even attachment style parents. She deems doctor's visits unnecessary in most cases and practices elimination communication. Balik breaks down her book into three segments: What Baby Needs, What Baby Doesn't Need, and What Mommy Needs. I found Chapter 8 "Baby Doesn't Need All That Stuff" a good reminder and while I usually go the more conventional route in regards to doctors, her segments on fever and antibiotics rang true to me. Plus the introduction, "You Know More Than You Think", sets the book up in a tone that empowers new moms, rather than preaches to them.
Bottom line: While a few of her methods are probably too "crunchy" for most parents, it is none the less an interesting read with a lot of solid points.
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