Pop Culture Parenting Episode 088: Attachment reflection (part 2)
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Jun 17, 2024 The conversation dives deep into the complexities of attachment parenting, reflecting on listener questions and personal experiences. Highlights include navigating challenges for children at different ages and the emotional landscape of adult-child relationships, especially during tough transitions like divorce. The hosts share humorous parenting anecdotes, discuss the necessity of stable caregivers for secure attachments, and embrace thoughtful insights on fostering connections and dealing with stress in parenting. The journey towards a supportive community shines through.
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Attachment Shapes Core Beliefs
- Attachment shapes core beliefs: am I worthy and can I count on others.
- Secure attachment means feeling worthy and seeing others and the world as safe.
Crying At Pickup Is Normal
- Do view crying at daycare pickup as proximity-seeking, not insecurity.
- Respond with warmth and predictability to reinforce safety when they return to you.
Heal Yourself And Tune Into The Child
- Get help for your own trauma and practice sensitive, consistent caregiving.
- Ask "what's going on for this little kid?" to guide empathetic responses.