Attachment Parenting: A Checklist and More
"Human beings are wired to resist being told what to do or bossed around outside of the context of attachment. This is actually a very good thing. By having instincts that tell them to only obey those they are securely connected to, children have an internal safeguard that protects them from wandering off with strangers, or doing the bidding of those who may not have their best interests at heart. If you’re having frequent power struggles with your child, ask yourself the following questions from my Attachment Checklist. If you answered “No” to some or all of them, work on building attachment with your child before trying to problem-solve. Kids who feel attached also want to cooperate."
~Susan Stiffelman
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