by Terry Levy | Jan 22, 2018 | Attachment, Parenting
Attachment is the deep and enduring connection established between a child and caregiver in the first several years of life. It profoundly influences every aspect of the human condition—mind, body, emotions, relationships and morality. Attachment is not something...
by Terry Levy | Oct 12, 2017 | Parenting
Perhaps President Abraham Lincoln said it best: “There is nothing stronger than gentleness.” That especially goes for parenting — but let’s face it: Caring for a child is one of the world’s toughest jobs, and it can induce great...
by Terry Levy | Sep 21, 2017 | Parenting
In the past, children fulfilled a significant role in their family’s survival. Before supermarkets, pizza delivery, washing machines and dryers and today’s “smart” appliances, families were burdened with a tremendous amount of work. Food had to...
by Terry Levy | Sep 5, 2017 | Parenting
For decades, anecdotal and scientific research has shown the harmful effects to children of television, movie and video game violence. The four main effects are aggression, desensitization, fear and negative messages (Murray 2000). Consider these troubling realities:...
by Terry Levy | Aug 24, 2017 | Parenting
Praise is one of the most basic methods parents use to encourage good behavior and positive self-esteem. However, praise must be used cautiously. Children will accept positive comments only if they’re consistent with their self-image. Unconditional praise and...
by Terry Levy | Jul 30, 2017 | Attachment, Parenting
The principal developmental task of the first year of life is the
establishment of a secure attachment between infant and primary caregiver.
For this bond of emotional communication to develop, the caregiver must be psychologically and biologically attuned to the...
