John Bowlby’s Attachment Theory is a revolutionary theoretical development in 20th century psychoanalysis; this is not an easy read, but a must read for all attachment enthusiasts. Prior to John Bowlby’s Attachment Theory, it was believed that attachment is formed towards those who cater to our ...
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Empower Your Child Out Of Seeking Attention
Attention seeking behavior is about attachment, not attention. Human beings are designed to fight against the loss of attachment. This is how you can empower your child out of this behavioral pattern. We tend to think of attachments in terms of people, but the nature of attachment ...
Baby Sleep – Breaking the Myth
Sleep deprivation is not only the world’s most ancient torture, it’s also the biggest challenge new parents have to stand up to. Let’s face it: it’s hell. It’s a waking nightmare. Each time I hear someone use “sleeping like a baby” I burst in laughing tears; it is probably the most misleading ...
The Rabbit Listened – an Amazing Book for the Young Compassionate Reader
Written for children but offering readers of all ages a very important lesson, The Rabbit Listened is an incredible book by Cori Doerrfeld. You know how everyone keeps on trying to fix everything that hurts, rather than just offer a hug and allow us to deal with the pain? This amazing book, upon ...
The Fourth Trimester – The First Opportunity for Attachment
The first four months of your baby’s life are called The Fourth Trimester for a reason - she was already born, but is still a fetus. During your baby's fourth trimester, her physical systems are not yet fully functional; her digestive system is forced to digest for the very first time, causing gas, ...
On Autonomy and Happy Children
Numerous studies have shown that the main cause depriving people of happiness is the lack of autonomy, the ability to make their own choices. Here’s how autonomy (and the lack thereof) affects children (and adults). Restrictions on our autonomy are the root cause of the majority of our unpleasant ...