When our second daughter, Nichole, was born, she surprised us by showing up with an extra chromosome. The diagnosis of Down syndrome was the hardest thing that Andy and I had ever faced as parents. We loved her immediately, of course, but there were endless tears and questions about her future. Nichole would not be …
Attachment & Bonding
When you bring your baby home from the hospital, the rigors of basic training begin.
The sensitive parent is attuned to his or her child’s natural rhythms and responds to those appropriately and timely.
Attachment is the affectional tie between two people.
This clever discipline method is less exhausting and more successful than ranting, raving, blaming, pleading, begging or threatening.
If there is even one significant adult in a child’s life who will provide consistency and unconditional love and support, that child can attach.
Suggestions for an effective bonding experience
How to choose a hobby that the whole family can enjoy