Each month, Dr. Levy answers a common question he has received from professionals, caregivers and parents during three decades of pioneering work on attachment theory, treatment and training. Previously, he discussed the Seven Functions of Secure Attachment,...
Whether you are raising a child with attachment issues or not, there are some questions most parents seem to struggle with. Over the last three decades, parents have frequently come to us with similar questions about how to address specific behaviors like lying,...
Attachment is the deep and enduring connection established between a child and caregiver during infancy and early childhood. It profoundly influences every aspect of the human condition—mind, body, emotions, relationships and behaviors. This week, we begin a series...
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, parenting has gotten even tougher for most families. With so many children either doing remote or hybrid learning, there are fewer breaks in the day from childcare and parents are understandably feeling the stress,...
Over the years we have often talked about the key ingredients of therapeutic parenting. During this time of COVID-19, when the usual social supports are largely absent, and you are contending with completely new home routines, caring for a child with an attachment...
Over the last few weeks, normal life has been turned upside down. Everyone is struggling with the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools closing, canceled activities and the need for families to isolate. Parenting can be challenging at the best of times —...
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:
These books and journal articles explain the most important aspects of attachment in adults and children, child maltreatment, treatment approaches, parenting and related social issues.
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: