Online discussion groups for attachment parenting

Families practising attachment parenting can find support, advice and friendship in online communities.  Join a mailing list and receive group emails or visit a forum or Facebook group where you can post and read other posts on the web.

Mailing Lists: Email Discussion and Support

Continuum Concept Email List
http://www.continuum-concept.org/forum/index.html

Gosford Attachment Parenting Email List
http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/gosfordattachmentparenting/
Discussion and playgroup information

Natural Parenting South Australia Email List
http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/naturalparentingsa/

Sydney Attachment Parenting Email List
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sydneyattachmentparenting
 

Forums: On-line Discussion and Support

Ask Dr Sears Forum: http://www.askdrsears.com/forum/default.asp
American site offering a number of forums, including Attachment Parenting, Breastfeeding, Sleep, Nutrition and various medical issues.

Australian Breastfeeding Association Breastfeeding Forum:
http://www.lrc.asn.au/forum/

Joyous Birth Forums: http://www.joyousbirth.info/forums/forum.php
Australian site offering support and advice for homebirth and parenting.

La Leche League Mother-to-Mother Forums: http://forums.llli.org/   
 A number of forums providing breastfeeding support and advice.

The Baby Wearer: http://www.thebabywearer.com/index.php
 Forums and information about parenting and different types of baby carriers. You will need to register before accessing the forum.

Facebook Groups

The Natural Parent Magazine:  Australasia's first natural parenting magazine. An open Facebook group that posts queries from members.

Natural Parenting Melbourne :  We are a network of parents aiming to support the diversity of natural choices available to families as they journey their way through pregnancy, birth and beyond. Open Facebook page.

 

 

Want to set up a new attachment parenting online discussion group?

There are a number of providers of free group mailing lists and forums, including Yahoo!7 Groups and Google Groups.

If you would like us to list your group, please contact us.