Safe tethering

Attachment is the pattern of relationships we get from our parents and carers. Attachment can be secure and insecure.

In what ways does a child express secure attachment? Here are some options:

• The child likes to be with the parents
• The child does not like to be away from his/her parents (cries if left with strangers, people he/she has not met very well or has rarely met)
• The child is willing to ask for help, enjoys being cared for, talks about his/her needs (Mommy, please, I can't pull up...)
• The child likes to help others, willingly shows that he cares
• The child has healthy self-esteem - feels good in his own skin

We talk about attachment in the Children's Emotional Education Programme. We are currently running autumn classes, but will be starting a new group in January 🙂