Attachment Theory

Attachment theory argues a child's early experiences creates a blueprint for all future relationships. Secure attachments are the result of emotionally sensitive parenting and the child feeling their emotional needs are met. So it's crucial for teaching emotional regulation, and how we achieve this isn't just what we do when our children are babies.

In this episode we go back to basics to help you understand what attachment theory is, how it can manifest in our children's actions and behaviour, and what we can do as parents to support our children.

Here are the highlights: 

(02:15) Why is attachment theory so important? 

(08:06) The Strange Situation 

(12:59) These behaviours are normal 

(18:34) Responding to our child’s emotional needs 

(20:35) Emotionally responsive vs emotionally sensitive 

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