Beyond the Sling: A Real-Life Guide to Raising Confident, Loving Children the Attachment Parenting Way
Mayim Bialik
Written with warmth and personal insight, this book blends memoir and parenting guide. Mayim Bialik shares her journey as a mother practising attachment parenting, offering both practical advice and reflections on the philosophies that shaped her choices—from gentle discipline and co-sleeping to breastfeeding and babywearing.
Why It’s Included
This title contributes to the conversation about instinctive, connected parenting and challenges many of the mainstream assumptions about raising children. While it includes some ideas that may not suit every family, it’s a valuable and affirming read for those who find resonance in respectful, responsive approaches.
Who It’s For
Best suited to new or expectant parents curious about attachment parenting or those already drawn to a gentle, baby-led style. It's also helpful for anyone wanting to hear one parent’s real-life application of respectful parenting principles in a modern world.
“Best known for her acting career, Bialik has a doctorate in neuroscience, which she brings - alongside her experience as a mother - to this readable and informative book.”
Further Reading
The Continuum Concept – Jean Liedloff
The Gentle Parenting Book – Sarah Ockwell-Smith
Parenting from the Inside Out – Daniel J. Siegel & Mary Hartzell
