Screaming
IS COMMUNICATION Carrying all the necessities, breastfeeding, and sleeping together in the family bed can help parents understand their child's needs, to get closer to these little strangers and to build up selfconfidence as new mothers or fathers – especially during the early days. But even if you find it difficult to implement these building blocks, you can respectfully and attentively respond to a child's needs. An additional plus: If parents can trust that they understand their child's signals, they will not be confused so quickly by the advice of others.
A baby's cry or the scream of an infant – this is all communication. When words are missing, children often have only one way to give free reign to their feelings. It is then up to the parents SISTER-MAG.COM
to explore what is behind the tears or anger. But there are misunderstandings even with the best forms of communication, and sometimes it's impossible to find a reason for outbursts. Attachment-oriented parents do not leave their child alone and show him or her that they are there for them, even if they cannot help at the moment. Adults know this all too well: Often a shoulder to cry on helps when we are really down! 158
