Raising securely attached kids : using connection-focused parenting to create confidence, empathy, and resilience
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 254-265) and index.

"How do you raise kids who are confident, capable, and caring? The first ingredient is a secure and close relationship���key to helping them self-regulate and thrive later in life. When children feel seen, heard, and supported, all other parenting tips and tricks start to work....Eli Harwood makes attachment theory (the science that explores the innate human need to bond with other humans) accessible and actionable in how it can help our children learn and grow into compassionate, warm adults. For anyone looking to build a better life for their kids, no matter what you went through growing up yourself, these simple, real-life strategies will help you: Help your kids learn how to regulate their emotions ; Avoid parenting techniques that backfire in the long run ; Gain effective skills for repairing conflict and disconnection." --Provided by publisher.