How Early Connection Shapes Infant Development, Parent Bonding, and Lifelong Well-Being: The Sacred Hour part 2
Many families are surprised to learn that one of the most powerful experiences in the first hour after birth is human connection.
The Challenges of Building a Healthy Early Attachment As a New Parent
Attachment parenting is a term coined by Dr. William Sears and outlined in his 1993 book “The 7 Baby Bs.” The parenting style aimed to raise parents’ awareness of a baby’s needs for bonding and relationship through methods like baby-wearing, breast-feeding, co-sleeping and no sleep training. Attachment parenting has gained steam over the years, but [...]
“I Didn’t Want to Be A Mom With Postpartum Depression”: Greta’s Story
One would be hard-pressed to find a kinder, friendlier, more loving woman than Greta. Greta is a beam of sunshine in any room. She is open, social, and positive. She connects easily with seemingly everyone, including children, who adore her. Greta dreamed of being a mother from a young age, and was thrilled when she [...]