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Rachael discusses the importance of attachment and bedtime challenges with Dr. Gordon Neufeld.

Bridging Separation at Bedtime with Dr. Gordon Neufeld ⁠@neufeldinstitute⁠ This week Rachael has a very special guest, Dr. Gordon Neufeld, to discuss the importance of attachment and the challenges parents face when it comes to bedtime and sleep. Dr. Neufeld is a renowned authority on child development and you will learn so much in this powerful episode! Here’s what they discuss inside this important episode: How attachment is a fundamental aspect of child development Learn all about Dr. Neufeld's Model of the Six Stages of Attachment The crucial role parents play in providing the necessary conditions for children to grow up and develop their capacity to hold on when apart Why is society so focused on independence?! How quick-fix strategies often overlook the importance of preserving the connection between parents and children Bedtime challenges and separation struggles How parents can support their children by bridging the separation at bedtime And so much more! Dr. Neufeld has accumulated more than 40 years of experience as a clinical psychologist with children and youth and those responsible for them. A foremost authority on child development, Dr. Neufeld continues to be an…

People in this episode

Host: Rachael Shepard-Ohta

Guest: Dr. Gordon Neufeld

Topics covered

• attachment
• bedtime challenges
• child development
• parenting
• separation
• independence

Keywords

• attachment
• bedtime
• parenting
• child development
• separation
• independence
• psychology

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Organizations: neufeldinstitute

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