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Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled

The Securely Attached Child and How to Handle Disrespectful Behavior (with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson)

Jan 7, 2020
Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, an expert on child development and co-author of 'The Power of Showing Up,' discusses how secure attachment shapes children's confidence and happiness. She emphasizes the importance of feeling safe, seen, and soothed, revealing how parental responses impact emotional growth. Tina also provides strategies for handling toddler disrespect with patience and modeling respect, turning challenging moments into valuable learning opportunities for both parent and child.
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Quick takeaways

  • Secure attachment is crucial for a child's emotional resilience, requiring caregivers to provide a safe, seen, soothed, and secure environment.
  • Modeling respectful communication helps children express feelings appropriately, transforming challenging behaviors into opportunities for emotional learning and connection.

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The Essence of Secure Attachment

The primary focus of the discussion revolves around the critical nature of secure attachment in child development. Research indicates that having at least one securely attached caregiver significantly influences a child's emotional resilience and overall mental health. This attachment fosters healthier relationships as the child matures, thereby enhancing their ability to navigate social situations effectively throughout their life. By emphasizing the importance of 'showing up,' caregivers can ensure that their children feel safe, seen, and soothed, foundational elements that contribute to secure attachment.

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