I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this book. I was prepared (cynically) to find it a bit off-putting - as in, an attachment parenting book written by a rich celebrity who has an easy life. In actuality, I very much enjoyed her writing style and found many of Nik's and my parenting choices confirmed by her writing and research. I would have appreciated some sources to back up her assertions (rather than just, "I have a PhD in neuroscience, I know what I'm talking about) - I think it would have made her case stronger.

My only bit of disagreement is her assertion that babies need EC (elimination communication). I don't think that's nearly as important on the attachment continuum as is cosleeping or extended breastfeeding.

I particularly enjoyed the chapters on gentle discipline and not-pressuring our kids.