by Terry Levy | Aug 19, 2022 | Attachment
Parents and caregivers of children with disordered attachment know how challenging life can get. Neglect, trauma, abuse and other experiences that disrupt the attachment relationship with primary caregivers early in life, profoundly impact their development and their...
by Terry Levy | Aug 19, 2022 | Parenting, well-being
After a long, often unstructured and lazy summer, August is back-to-school time and kids have to readjust to early mornings, packed schedules, hours of learning, sports and homework. For some students, the return to the classroom can be tough, especially when they are...
by Terry Levy | Aug 19, 2022 | Parenting
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. Q. Why is confidence a key component of effective parenting? Confidence is...
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: