166: Raising Securely Attached Kids. With Eli Harwood

Wondering how to build a strong emotional bond with your child? Listen in as my guest, Eli Harwood shares some insights. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Secure attachment is known to be the one ingredient necessary not only for our survival but also for our positive evolution as a thriving species. We are social beings and need to trust those that care for us. Today Eli shares her research and helps us create a secure bond with those we care for. What We Talked About: Creating a secure environment for children Understanding the attachment theory Eli’s personal experiences with attachment The Importance of Parental Self-awareness The power of apologizing to children Recognizing and respecting the unique needs & love languages of each child Things to Remember “Parenting is a process, there is no final product.” “Our relationships with our children are all unique.” “The parent-child relationship affects the development process.” “When we bring our presence to our children in a way that connotes delight. There's medicine that gets wired between us.” “Create an experience for your children where they sense that you are a safe place to open up.” “Messing up and conflicts are part of a relationship that we can repair without shame or self-contempt.” “Maturity is a relational process.” “Do the best you can and then trust that when the mess up is acknowledged, there is power in just saying, I'm so sorry.” - Eli Harwood   Click here for the show notes and extra resources.