by Terry Levy | Apr 1, 2019 | Attachment, Corrective Attachment Parenting, Parenting
One of the central tenants in our philosophy of healing parenting — in addition to nurturance and compassion — is the importance of structure for a child with attachment issues. Limits, rules and consequences help children feel secure and learn from their mistakes. At...
by Terry Levy | Nov 29, 2018 | Corrective Attachment Parenting, Parenting
Parents often ask us ‘How do I teach my child to make good decisions?’ Well, it starts with helping your child learn how to make choices and live with the consequences of those choices. As parents, it is one of our most important jobs to prepare our children to...
by Terry Levy | Oct 30, 2018 | Attachment, Parenting
There’s no denying it, raising a child with attachment issues is hard. But no matter how disappointed you become, and no matter how defeated you sometimes feel, if you hang in there, you can make a dramatic difference in your child’s life. This is why we include...
by Terry Levy | Oct 8, 2018 | Attachment, Corrective Attachment Therapy
Just about every parent has lost their cool from time to time. It’s rare to find a parent who has never yelled at their child during a high-stress moment. But ask yourself this: Has losing your temper or shouting at your child resulted in a positive outcome?...
by Terry Levy | Sep 25, 2018 | Parenting
Many parents are unclear about the use of power and the use of force. True power is based on love, compassion and understanding. Compassion provides the capacity to be patient, persistent and positive in the face of ongoing adversity. This is part of a series of blog...
It is the deep and enduring connection established between a child and caregiver in the first several years of life. However, more and more children are failing to develop secure attachments to loving, protective caregivers. These children are left without the most important foundation for healthy development and are at risk for: