A Word to PARENTS from Dia L. Michels

Where can families find great books that celebrate the importance of family closeness in the development of children? Where can you find books in which youngsters are worn, babies are put to the breast, and children sleep with their parents? Where can mothers discover how to breastfeed after surgery and fathers learn about the environmental consequences of formula production? Where can children explore different ways families get along? In the pages of books published by Platypus Media.

As a parent, you know how important it is for children to have a loving, secure start in life. You are giving your children that start by showing them every day, in every way, that you are there for them. We share your commitment to unconditional love in early childhood as the foundation for optimal physical and mental development. Our books feature children who are learning the joys and challenges of being part of a family and getting to know the world around them. Books published by Platypus Media welcome children into a world of ethnic and cultural diversity.

Breastfeeding, baby-wearing and family sharing are a big part of what is now labeled an attachment family. And we also know that attachment parenting values extend far beyond infancy. Support for attachment parenting concepts and behaviors is needed not only by grown-ups, but also by the children in attachment families. That's why our books include titles for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary and middle-school children - as well as our adult book on breastfeeding. As your children grow and better understand the world around them, they can appreciate these values more and more.

Each book has been created with attachment families in mind, but also for any reader who wants to share the joy of healthy childhood development and family growth. I hope you will find as much pleasure in reading and re-reading these books as we have in bringing them to you!

Dia

Check out the books on our website or request a catalog. Activities Guides are available and you can contact us to arrange for a school visit, seminar or workshop. We can also support your organization with fundraisers or book sales.

Platypus Media is committed to the promotion and protection of breastfeeding. We donate six percent of our profits to breastfeeding organizations.