Mind Positive Parenting
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Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • September 16, 2011 • No Comments
I just wrote a post about the importance of forming a secure attachment with your baby. Here are ten ways you can make sure that you are putting your baby on the path towards independence and self-discipline:
Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • September 16, 2011 • 1 Comment
Dr. Dave, I know that you do a lot of research on self-discipline and self reliance. I work with new parents and many are worried about "spoiling" their babies by responding immediately to their cries and picking them up. How should I respond?
Cheryl, Mississippi
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More...Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • December 16, 2010 • 2 Comments
Are children doomed from the very beginning if they do not form a strong attachment to their caregivers in the first 18 months of their lives?
Valerie, Florida
Valerie, Thanks for your question. When we learn about the importance of one-on-one interaction, connection, and consistent caregiving in early childhood, it certainly...
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