Adoption, Foster Care, and Attachment Parenting API's Eight Principles of Parenting are recommended companion readings as the foundation and context for all of our research-based resources. Free Resources from the API Library, Blog and Publications Read API's Eight Principles of Parenting Read Expanding Our Attachment on APtly Said (blog) Read Developing Emotional Attachments in Adopted Children by Lysa Parker Issues Facing Adoptive Parents of Children with Special Needs Rosie’s Adoptive Birth Story Two Years and Five Months: An Adoption Story Michigan Foster Family Embraces AP Parenting Topic Main Category Special Areas API Principle Prepare for Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenting Feed with Love and Respect Respond with Sensitivity Use Nurturing Touch Ensure Safe Sleep, Physically and Emotionally Provide Consistent and Loving Care Practice Positive Discipline: Guide for Growth Strive for Balance in Your Personal and Family Life Age Group Infants Toddlers Children Teens Beyond