Do You Have a Close Relationship With Your Child? | Benefits of Attachment Parenting
April 13, 2009 by Althea Tan
Filed under Better Parenting, Second Year
Taken before our trip to Manila
In a nutshell, attachment parenting is responsive parenting. It is a parenting philosophy coined by esteemed pediatrician William Sears, MD. During childhood, a strong emotional bond is formed between parents and their kids so it is important to be able to assess and address the latter’s needs. The ability to be sensitive to the needs of a child yields a lot of benefits, not only to the child but also to the parent.
I got interested in attachment parenting when I was pregnant with Daniel. I learned that being attached to your baby develops in him the ability to receive and give love when he grows up. He becomes more trusting and more competent. He grows better because he feels better. At the same time, I become more confident as a parent, being able to intuitively make decisions in response to my child’s needs. Being able to read my baby’s cues helps me understand my baby’s temperament, which gives me ideas on how to discipline him.
