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Responsive parenting is crucial for development. This is why.

Responsive parenting is crucial for development. This is why.

Inside: Find out why responsive parenting promotes better outcomes in young children. The instant my feet hit the asphalt I…
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“It Takes a Village:” 3 anthropological reasons mothers need a community of support

“It Takes a Village:” 3 anthropological reasons mothers need a community of support

Her “Have a great day,” was like a slap in the face. I was scrambling to find a way to…
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The worst advice for new moms made right!

The worst advice for new moms made right!

New moms are inundated with unsolicited advice. Recently, I surveyed my friends and colleagues to find out what they felt was the best advice for new moms. Whether you’re looking for the best advice for new moms to be or are a new mom yourself, here you will find what advice to avoid, how to reframe common forms of unsolicited parenting advice, and the best advice for you too.

The Lonely Mom: How to Conquer This Feeling and Engage a Village Again

The Lonely Mom: How to Conquer This Feeling and Engage a Village Again

If you feel like a lonely mom, you’re not alone. As many as 90% of moms report feeling alone. Find…
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Flying with kids – 15 Tips for Flying with Infants & Toddlers

Flying with kids – 15 Tips for Flying with Infants & Toddlers

Flying with kids is daunting. No one wants to be stuck with the crying baby. Find effective strategies to make…
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Baby Sleep: Why sleep training might not work & what to do instead

Baby Sleep: Why sleep training might not work & what to do instead

 When it comes to baby sleep, it seems society’s expectations are too high. Find gentle ways to encourage your baby…
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Hi! I'm Alana. When I'm not nursing cold, stale coffee, I usually can be found with the baby on my hip, barefoot, and racing after my two older kids. Thanks to a degree in psychology and a free-range childhood backing onto an expansive evergreen forest, positive parenting and play-based learning are my passions. Read more here.

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A beautiful reminder to find little ways to connec A beautiful reminder to find little ways to connect with our children ❤️❤️❤️
Often people fear responsive parenting will create Often people fear responsive parenting will create needy kids. 

Developmental research suggests otherwise. 

The more reliably and compassionately that we respond to our children’s needs, the more secure and assured they feel to venture out into the world.

Attachment & independence aren’t two opposite sides of a spectrum but two sides of the same coin.
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I remember in my earlier days of parenting when I I remember in my earlier days of parenting when I had two under two so much of my life was spent thinking I’ll be happy when…

I’ll be happy when they sleep through the night.

I’ll be happy when my husband doesn’t have to work such late hours.

I’ll be happy when I look and feel like myself again and not a feeding troth 😬😬😬

As it turns out this struggle with finding happiness isn’t unique to me or parenting. 

Collectively our mental health is suffering, but there are many research backed ways to improve happiness. (Link in bio to read more).
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Though there are countless people who understand t Though there are countless people who understand the importance of positive, responsive parenting, the idea that young children should self-soothe remains a prevalent belief.

Though this ideology is well-intentioned, it actually goes against what we know about human development.

Babies come into the world highly dependent on responsive caregiving not only for nurturance and protection but also to foster social and emotional development.

While it may seem that leaving a child to cry will help her learn to cope, it actually floods her brain with cortisol. She doesn’t learn to self-soothe but instead to shut down.

Though it may seem counterintuitive to some, independence is fostered through responsive care. The less stressed a child feels, the safer he feels to explore his world. The less stressed he feels, the more appropriate his emotional responses become.

This is first seen in late infancy but pervades through childhood and adulthood.

Have any questions about these findings? Feel free to comment below or send me a message!
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So often independence and attachment are thought t So often independence and attachment are thought to be mutually exclusive.
However, research shows that in order for children (and adults) to be independent, they need to feel safe and secure within their closest relationships. In childhood, this means having caregivers who respond to distress and both emotional and physical needs.
In adulthood, people who have responsive and caring partners feel more stable and comfortable being independent.
So hold and comfort those babies.
Hug and respond to your kids.
Love and hold space for the adults you are closest to.
Attachment fosters independence.
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