No matter how gently we tell a child not to hurt another, he cannot hear us. He can only hear that he is "not all right" with us and therefore not worthy of love.
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Parenting can be a daunting and intimidating experience. |
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The importance of a secure parent-child attachment is not a new revelation: This is what sets the foundation for all future relationships a child will have in his or her life. But there is also something to be said for security between siblings... read more |
I am often amazed at how well my children get along. They are 9, 7 and 3 years old and each have very close, warm, secure and unique bonds with one another that very much enhance our family. |
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Announcing ATTACHED SIBLINGS, the latest issue of The Attached Family online. Read one post or all. Share what inspires you with your friends and family. |
It is natural for our children to feel anger toward their siblings and to experience anger in their peer relationships. |
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I feel a lot of love in my house. But there are conflicts, hurt feelings and misunderstandings. |
This post was originally published on Oct. 15, 2008, and it continues to serve as a reminder to parents expecting another baby. |
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The biggest struggles I see from mothers in my API Support Group have to do with the addition of a second or third child. |
When I am pregnant, I can sleep anywhere, anytime. But there was one thing that kept me awake at night, staring at the ceiling: my son's warm body snuggled next to mine, with his arm draped over my growing belly. |
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