by Terry Levy | Apr 15, 2022 | Attachment, Parenting
Children learn cooperation, caring and empathy from their parents and caregivers in securely attached, loving and trusting relationships. Secure attachment leads to healthy psychosocial development and is a protective factor guarding against the development of...
by Terry Levy | Feb 16, 2022 | Parenting
When questioned by your child about something you ask them to do or say, is it tempting to simply respond with: “Because I said so”? Of course, it is. If your child is behaving in a way that is not acceptable to you, do you sometimes want to yell at them or threaten...
by Terry Levy | Feb 15, 2022 | Parenting
As parents, we know that children need to have structure and boundaries. They need to know our expectations for behavior. Where it gets more tricky for parents is how to respond when a child is not following these expectations. It’s not always clear what the...
by Terry Levy | Nov 23, 2021 | Corrective Attachment Parenting, Parenting
Negative experiences in early childhood can be incredibly destructive to a person’s view of themselves, their ability to maintain healthy relationships, their coping skills and their health and wellbeing. Conversely, positive experiences can be equally as...
by Terry Levy | Nov 23, 2021 | Attachment Communication Training, Family, Parenting
From Thanksgiving until the New Year families tend to spend a lot of time together. Children are home from school for days and weeks, emotions run high and sometimes everyone is stuck in the house because of inclement weather. What does this tend to mean for siblings?...
by Terry Levy | Nov 23, 2021 | Attachment, Parenting
Each month, Dr. Levy answers a common question he has received from professionals, caregivers and parents during three decades of pioneering work on attachment theory, treatment and training. This month he discusses the importance of family routines and rituals in...
