Arietta Slade

Arietta Slade, a Clinical Professor at Yale Child Study Center and expert on reflective parenting, dives into the intricacies of attachment theory. She clarifies misconceptions around bonding, babywearing, and co-sleeping, emphasizing that healthy attachments can form through various practices. The conversation highlights the importance of nonverbal communication and emotional expression in child development, while also addressing parental challenges like separation anxiety. Slade reassures that nurturing a bond is about connection, not perfection.