Big Bang Theory’s Star Mayim Bialik’s Strange Parenting Tactics May Surprise You

Mayim Bialik is best known for starring in the hit sitcom Big Bang Theory in the role of Amy Farrah Fowler. She’s also one of the hosts of Jeopardy, as well as a podcast host and author. But in addition to all of her professional and personal accomplishments, she’s become known for her unique take on parenting.

She has even written a book on the subject, which details her house rules and child raising tactics that are causing quite a stir online.

Parenting Books

Bialik is the author of several books about both parenting and child development. Her book Beyond the Sling details the attachment parenting philosophy of which Bialik is an advocate. Her books Girling Up and Boying Up are about the specific challenges faced by both boys and girls as they grow up and advance into early adulthood.

Attachment Parenting

Mayim Bialik believes in something called attachment parenting. This philosophy places special emphasis on both emotional and physical closeness between parent and child. But this philosophy is not the only unique parenting choice that Bialik has made.

As we take a closer look at her parenting tactics, we’ll see exactly what she believes and practices.

Sleeping Habits

As part of her attachment parenting philosophy, Bialik believes it’s important for parents to sleep with or near their kids. Some detractors argue this could make one’s kids co-dependent but Bialik disagrees.

She had indicated that she will continue to sleep with her kids for as long as she can, in the interest of forming strong emotional bonds.

Handling Divorce

In 2003, Bialik married Michael Stone in a Victorian-themed wedding ceremony that also included some traditional Jewish wedding customs. The couple had two children together but ended up separating. In 2012, they announced they would be divorcing and they finalized their separation six months later.

Despite this, Bialik tries to maintain a good relationship with her ex-husband.