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Parenting Tips on Dec. 21 Fox 4 Morning News: Developing an attachment with your child
Not all children who suffer from attachment disorder are disadvantaged. Forming an attachment to a parent or caregiver is critical for every infant and child, so that their brains develop normally and they are able to have relationships with other people when they grow up. Tune in to the Fox 4 parenting expert for tips on how to form an attachment with your child.
Why attachment is important
Helps children learn to feel safe and to trust
- Develops identity and self worth
- Builds compassion and sympathy
- Develops beliefs/values
- Protects against stress
How to create attachment with a child
- Smile and talk to your baby
- Read to your baby
- Play with your child
- Make eye contact
- Express warmth and affection
- Be responsive to baby's cues
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 29 June 2011 )
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