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The Myth of Self-Regulation

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The Myth of Self-Regulation

by Guest Author on Apr 14 2021
Self-regulation is a myth. Regulation is never about the self because we are always drawing on internal representations of what we have previously experienced in relationships. So, before our kids can self-regulate, they must first learn to co-regulate. Here's how.
What's Wrong With My Clingy Toddler?

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What's Wrong With My Clingy Toddler?

by Ashley Patek on Apr 12 2021
Why is my child clingy, emotional and crying and what can I do about it? Here are 7 tools for parents with clingy toddlers.
What Young Children Need You to Know About Separation Anxiety

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What Young Children Need You to Know About Separation Anxiety

by Guest Author on Mar 24 2021
Children are born with a need for attachment and so it stands to reason that separation is a great fear for many children. This doesn’t mean we cannot ever be separated from them, but rather that we take time to understand the developmental aspect of this issue so that we can fulfill their need for attachment in our absence.
Is attachment parenting a feminist crutch?

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Is Attachment Parenting a Feminist Crutch?

by Suzanne Tucker on Feb 09 2021
How we parent ... It’s a hot topic, full of judgment as evident in the recent TIME Magazine cover article “Are You Mom Enough.” It would seem the media likes this thing called the mommy wars. The controversy sells magazines and books, I suppose. But what does it do for us moms?