Parent-Child Attachment and Heart Defects
Ages Prenatal - 24 years
The parent-child relationship is usually the first important relationship in a person's life. When this relationship is healthy and strong, children are more resilient in the face of challenges. These tools can help adults to understand and build a strong attachment with their child at any stage of development. A secure attachment can help children with heart defects, as well as their siblings.
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Books about attachment
A strong parent-child bond can be the foundation of a lifetime of healthy social and emotional skills. These books can help families to build (or repair!) a healthy attachment:
The Connected Parent, by Karyn Purvis and Lisa Qualls
Parenting from the Inside Out, by Daniel Siegel and Mary Hartzell
The Power of Showing Up, by Daniel Siegel and Tina Brysen
Raising a Secure Child, by Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper, and Bert Powell
Raising Securely Attached Kids, by Eli Harwood
The Way of Play, by Tina Brysen and Georgie Wisen-Vincent
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Websites about attachment
These websites and videos offer information, strategies, and resources to parents looking to create a healthy attachment with their child--at any age.
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