How Early Childhood Bonding Shapes Your Child’s Mental Health and What Parents Can Do With Laura Todd
From Now You're Talking™ by Adrienne Giffen
March 30, 2026 · 48 min · Season 1 · Episode 38
About this episode
This episode discusses how early childhood bonding impacts mental health and offers practical advice for parents.
In a world where parenting often feels rushed and overwhelming, this conversation with prenatal mental health therapist Laura Todd explores how early connection shapes a child’s emotional health and how small, intentional moments can make a lasting difference. What You’ll Hear: Why early childhood connection shapes how children handle stress, emotions, and relationships for years to come. Simple, realistic ways busy parents can build stronger bonds without adding more pressure to their day. How trusting your inner voice as a parent can quiet doubt and build confidence in your parenting decisions. Why community and support aren’t luxuries in parenting they’re essential for emotional health and resilience. A powerful reminder that difficult parenting phases are temporary — but the connection you build lasts. Laura’s personal breakthrough moment: Laura shares the moment she realized that early childhood experiences don’t just shape memories they shape how children respond to stress, relationships, and the world around them. Resources Mentioned 🧠 Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics: Dr. Bruce Perry Learn how early childhood experiences shape brain development, stress response, and…
People in this episode
Host: Adrienne Giffen
Guest: Laura Todd
Topics covered
- early childhood bonding
- mental health
- parenting
- emotional health
- community support
Keywords
- parenting
- mental health
- emotional bonds
- stress response
- community support
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics
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