|by Charise Rohm Nulsen I Thought I Knew Mama
Top Image by Simona Balint
As Dr. Sears Explains:
“Because the connected child trusts his parents to help him feel safe, he is more likely to feel secure exploring his environment. In fact, studies have shown that toddlers who have a secure attachment to their mother tend to adapt easier to new play situations and play more independently than less attached toddlers.�
When we remove unrealistic expectations of our children and replace that with the nurturing feelings and instincts of parenthood, children feel secure, safe, and confident. I know attachment parenting is not for everyone. We came upon it by simply following our instincts as parents, and although we have a long road of parenting ahead of us, I feel confident that gently focusing on love, respect, and compassion could not possibly be wrong.
Image by Diane Turner
Holistic Health Practices When we use holistic health practices in addition to Western medicine, our son learns that he always has options, and that the choices that are best for us are not always the same ones that the majority appear to make.
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