challenge Before I talk about "Parenting with Attachment" I would like to describe What is Attachment? it is the emotional bond that the baby needs on the part of its caregivers, since it provides the necessary emotional security for the correct development of their personality and intelligence👪.
The "attachment parenting", started by pediatrician William Sears and his wife nurse Martha Sears (parents of 8 children including 1 with down syndrome and 1 adopted all breastfed) is a current based on the principles of Theory of attachment, a term initiated by the psychiatrist and psychoanalyst John Bowlby in the psychology of development. According to the theory of attachment, a strong emotional bond with parents during childhood, also known as secure attachment, is a precursor to the development of a safe and independent personality, good behavior, independence, and good and healthy relationships. This type of upbringing will have positive effects throughout childhood, adolescence and of course adulthood.
Parenting with attachment tells us that we should:
🍃Understand the biological and psychological needs of children, and avoid unrealistic expectations in their behaviors.
🍃 When setting limits that are appropriate for their age, taking into account each physical and psychological stage of development that the child is experiencing. In this way, parents can try to avoid the frustration that occurs when they expect things that their children can not do yet🙌🏼.
🍃 It is vitally important for the survival of the child that he is able to communicate his needs to the adults and that they are taken care of without delay.
🍃Recognize that while the child is small, he is mentally incapable of any manipulation.
🍃 Know that during the 1 year of life, the needs and wishes of a child are the same.
🍃 Observe the development as well as the child's biology to determine the psychologically and biologically appropriate responses for each stage.
🍃Understand what the child's needs are, when they present themselves, how they change over time and circumstances, and be flexible in devising ways to respond appropriately.
