Practical Guide to Meeting our Childrens Attachment Needs

This week we review our childrens attachment needs and what we can do to support them. Practical ideas informed by the science of attachment Did you know you can access professional support directly with Laura, a registered therapist with a specialism in children and teens mental health and well-being. Book a free chat at www.leadapproach.com   

We take a deep dive into the science of attachment, how children are meant to connect with their parents and carers. We look at the hierarchy of attachment and its development, as defined by Dr Neufeld. We touch on how children can get stuck in behaviour patterns when they are not deeply attached and how these can become personality traits. This episode forms the foundation of our next one where we explore the practical applications of this science. The LEAD approach is a way of understanding and supporting children from a relational perspective that draws on a variety of research in how brains develop and what they need to develop emotional maturity, and how that applies in our culture. Find more about LEAD at www.leadapproach.com and book a free chat with Laura to explore how you can help your child or teen develop deeper roots of attachment and improve their Social and Emotional well-being. Laura Newman is a registered Speech and Language Therapist specialising in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. She supports families internationally with her trauma and attachment lens, helping parents rekindle their joy in parenting and transform childrens challenging behaviours into fulfilling connections.  

Welcome to Season 3 with a review of our approach. The LEAD approach is the foundation of Chasing the Connection. We discuss what it is, how it came into being and ultimatley how connection between children and parents supports everyone. Join us as we lay out the intention for our next 8 episodes focussed on each pillar of the approach:  Living, Emotion, Attachment and Development.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------- To fix or not to fix their behaviours'. A compliance-based approach tries to fix children.  In contrast the LEAD approach is relational, child-led, and reflective. We reflect on what's missing, what's driving their behaviour and support the roots of their development, feeling safe and connected. Did you know you can access professional support directly with Laura, a registered Speech Therapist in attachment and trauma, specialising in children and adolescent mental health. Book a free chat at www.LEADapproach.com 

Following our last episode, we go deeper into our values and beliefs. Our scientific understanding of attachment walks hand in hand with our faith in Nature or Christianity. In this sense Nature or G-d can act as a caring lead in our lives and provide us with the Rest we need to be our kids 'best bet'. -------------------------------------------------------------------- To fix or not to fix their behaviours'. A compliance-based approach tries to fix children.  In contrast the LEAD approach is relational, child-led, and reflective. We reflect on what's missing, what's driving their behaviour and support the roots of their development, feeling safe and connected. Did you know you can access professional support directly with Laura, a registered therapist with a specialism in children and teens mental health and well-being. Book a free chat at www.ReadySteadyConnect.com     

Hamaima Love, Director of Mission On Earth, shamanic practitioner and previously social worker, describes her project to raise awareness of our sensitive little ones, our starseed children, and provide support for their families. MOE has guides and coaches from many backgrounds, offering online sessions for parents, including inner child work, homeopathy, healing modalities and more. Laura also runs a free monthly parent circle for MOE.  All events and practitioner bios can be accessed at www.MissionOnEarth.org Together we discuss sensitive children from our 3 different perspectives on the world (clinical, spiritual and Christian) and find that the vital connection between parent and child is at the centre. ---------------------------------------- To fix or not to fix their behaviours'. A compliance-based approach tries to fix children.  In contrast the LEAD approach is relational, child-led, and reflective. We reflect on what's missing, what's driving their behaviour and support the roots of their development, feeling safe and connected. Did you know you can access professional support directly with Laura, a registered therapist with a specialism in children and teens social engagement and well-being. Book a free chat at www.ReadySteadyConnect.com 

Life brings stress for parents but how do we safeguard our kids from this? What can we control in uncontrollable situations? A controlled explosion maybe, tears of futility, a strong relationship. No easy answers but an important topic that we enjoyed discussing. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To fix or not to fix their behaviours'. A compliance-based approach tries to fix children.  In contrast the LEAD approach is relational, child-led, and reflective. We reflect on what's missing, what's driving their behaviour and support the roots of their development, feeling safe and connected. Did you know you can access professional support directly with Laura, a registered therapist with a specialism in children and teens mental health and well-being. Book a free chat at www.ReadySteadyConnect.com   

What has changed in our parenting practices? Gordon Neufeld identifies 'peer orientation' as a key phenomenon.  In the LEAD approach we identify the 'Caring LEAD' and our children's 'Attention to the Connection' as our primary focus, our 'One Thing'. Recommended: "The One Thing" by Gary Keller & Papasan -------------------------------------------------------------------- To fix or not to fix their behaviours'. A compliance-based approach tries to fix children.  In contrast the LEAD approach is relational, child-led, and reflective. We reflect on what's missing, what's driving their behaviour and support the roots of their development, feeling safe and connected. Did you know you can access professional support directly with Laura, a registered therapist with a specialism in children and teens mental health and well-being. Book a free chat at www.ReadySteadyConnect.com   

Welcome back Mike and Amy from your holiday travels, which gives us a great opportunity for today's episode: why it's important to create a homebase, what this looks like and how to support our kids sense of belonging when travelling. Enjoy! --------------------------------------------------------------------- To fix or not to fix their behaviours. A compliance-based approach tries to fix children.  In contrast the LEAD approach is relational, child-led, and reflective. We reflect on what's missing, what's driving their behaviour and support the roots of their development, feeling safe and connected. Did you know you can access professional support directly with Laura, a registered therapist with a specialism in children and teens mental health and well-being. Book a free chat at www.ReadySteadyConnect.com 

An initial exploration into the efficacy of intervention with children with complex needs. What might we be missing and what might be needed for change in the profession? PROMPT trained Holly Maya Greenwood, SALT, at www.WildChorusTherapies.com discusses her experience with children she supports. Mike reflects on the support Holly has provided for their family and why it's different to other forms of Speech and Language Therapy they received. Relationally informed practice takes the confidence not to push a child and to trust in their primary vital connections as a source of development. To fix or not to fix their behaviours. A compliance-based approach tries to fix children.  In contrast the LEAD approach is relational, child-led, and reflective. We reflect on what's missing, what's driving their behaviour and support the roots of their development, feeling safe and connected. For more direct support with your parenting challenges, you are warmly invited to contact Laura to have a free chat at www.ReadySteadyConnect.com  Laura is a registered therapist with a specialism in children and teens mental health and well-being.

Our parenting experiences in Speech Therapy and the importance of meeting our children's need for connection and seeing the whole child. Is the profession changing to meet the relational needs of children with speech and language differences?  'To fix or not to fix their behaviours'. A compliance-based approach tries to fix children.  In contrast the LEAD approach is relational, child-led, and reflective. We reflect on what's missing, what's driving their behaviour and support the roots of their development, feeling safe and connected. For more direct support with your parenting challenges, you are warmly invited to contact Laura to have a free chat at www.ReadySteadyConnect.com  Laura is a registered Speech and Language Therapist specialising in children and teens communication and emotional well-being.