Rewind: Fostering a Secure Attachment with Michelle Charriere

About this episode

Rachael discusses building secure attachments with children with expert Michelle Charriere, covering attachment styles, childcare choices, and more.

Rachael chats with birth-to-five mental health specialist Michelle Charriere about what it really takes to build (and repair) a secure attachment with your child. They cover the four attachment styles, why repair matters more than perfection, and how to choose childcare that supports connection...plus real talk on daycare and sleep training without the internet drama. And because they couldn’t resist, they end with a little Bravo TV fun, including Michelle’s pick for the best Housewives franchise to start with and a round of “F**k, Marry, Kill” (Bravo edition). Inside this episode: The four attachment styles (and why secure is the goal) How repair builds trust after ruptures Choosing childcare that supports emotional connection Thoughts on daycare and sleep training What to look for in a caregiver Bravo TV picks and guilty pleasures Mentioned in this episode: @babiesandbrains Parenting Through Attachment Course Childcare & Preschool Guide New Sibling Guide If you enjoyed this episode, please rate 5⭐️ and write us a review! ⬇️ ✨For sleep support and resources, visit heysleepybaby.com and follow @heysleepybaby on Instagram! 😴☁️🤎✨ Rachael is a mom of 3, founder of Hey, Sleepy…

People in this episode

Host: Rachael Shepard-Ohta

Guest: Michelle Charriere

Topics covered

• attachment styles
• childcare
• emotional connection
• daycare
• sleep training
• Bravo TV

Keywords

• secure attachment
• attachment styles
• childcare
• sleep training
• Bravo TV

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: @babiesandbrains, Hey, Sleepy Baby, Parenting Through Attachment Course, Childcare & Preschool Guide, New Sibling Guide

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