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Did you realize that the process of bonding with your baby and creating a secure attachment would influence your baby’s success in life? Well, developmental experts tell us that when a baby has bonded nicely with his or her caregivers it builds trust in relationships and an ability to connect with other people. In Dr. Stanley Greenspan’s book Great Kids he says, “Throughout her life, a child must be able to ‘read’ and relate to a range of people. As she grows up, this ability to connect will allow her to make friends and form a variety of relationships with significant loved ones, with casual acquaintances, and with colleagues and clients. In times of stress, she will turn to those close to her to help her feel better and find solutions to problems. Through connections with others, children and adults share the pleasures, joys, angers and sorrows of their lives.” So bonding with your child is important, not only to feel safe and secure as an infant and child but also to form healthy, successful relationships as an adult. The lessons of engagement start with the intimacy of an infant’s bonds with his or her parents. So how do you “bond”? Well, it’s a process and doesn’t necessarily start with one magical moment. If you read some of our other posts you can get more details about fostering a bond with your baby. In summary, here’s what you can do:
1. Talking
2. Playing (games like peek-a-boo, my kids are 2 years and 4 years now and still enjoy peek-a-boo!)
3. Reading (even to young infants)
4. Holding, caressing, infant massage, babywearing (unfamiliar with “babywearing”? Check out our other website www.itsyouandmebaby.com)
June 24th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
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June 24th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
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June 24th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
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June 24th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
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June 24th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
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For soon-to-be mothers, I am positively recommending this site for you. Here, you’ll not only find useful, durable and affordable baby carriers and slings, nut also several helpful information on proper caring for your babies….
June 24th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Heathly Attachment | It’s You and Me Baby…
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