Securely Attached Q&A: My 5-year-old prefers my husband, does that mean she is more securely attached to him?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about...
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What is the difference between attachment bonds and parental preferences?
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If your child shows you their most dysregulated behaviors, doesn't listen to you, or is their messiest self with you, what these behaviors may reveal. (Spoiler: It's a good sign!)
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If your child does have an insecure attachment to you, practical strategies and interventions you can use to start repairing your relationship.
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The difference between independent play and child led play, and how only one of these is used to help you improve your connection.
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Dr. Sarah's 6-basics that all kids need before you can start developing a deeper bond with your child.
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How you can tap into your child's attachment security in other relationships to help you deepen your own bond to each other.
REFERENCES AND RELATED RESOURCES:
🤳 Go to drsarahbren.com/secure to download my free guide, The Four Pillars of Fostering Secure Attachment, helping you parent with a focus on attunement and trust.
👉🏻 Click here to lean more about support options at Upshur Bren Psychology Group and to schedule a free 30-minute consultation call to learn more about the available resources for your unique needs.
ADDITIONAL PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:
🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about children favoring one parent
🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about breaking an insecure attachment cycle with Dr. Miriam Steele
🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about what to do if your child loses it more with you than anyone else
🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about the benefits of using an authoritative approach to parenting
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:
Go to https://drsarahbren.com/question to send us a question or a topic you want to hear us answer on Securely Attached - Beyond the Sessions!