Creating connection and attachment with your child(ren) without losing yourself

There is a lot of buzz around “secure attachment” that commonly gets misconstrued in the parenting space and on social media. I speak with Jamie, a registered child psychologist and mom to discuss how we can create connection and attachment without losing ourselves

We discuss:

Misconceptions about secure attachment

How to foster secure attachment in our everyday lives

What emotional responsiveness is

Connect with Jamie via her website www.imaginepsychology.com or Instagram @imaginepsychology

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