Attachment and Bonding

Your infant’s first year is primarily geared to learn to trust you and, in turn, trust the world.  Please take the time to listen to this wonderful video on attachment.  Attachment not only allows an infant to learn to trust, but research shows that it is key for healthy brain development.

Attachment Video - This is called the "still face" video.  It is very interesting and shows the importance of parents being connected and attuned to their child.

10 Ways to build attachment

The Centre for Attachment  describes what Attachment means and why it is so essential to our babies growth and development.

Sleep Methods

Dr. Sears is a world renowned pediatrition.  He has a tremendous website that will walk you through how to find a sleeping routine that works for you and your child.

Gary Ezzo  created Babywise and Growing Families International.  Although Babywise has become a popular method used for training your baby to sleep through the night, there is extreme controversy surrounding Ezzo and the methods he proposes.  If you are considering using Babywise or Growing Kids God’s Way, PLEASE READ this website, before making your decision. Click Here to read about the controversy surrounding Ezzo.

Dr. Richard Ferber - Dr. Ferber has been known as the sleeping expert.  Although he once promoted letting your baby "cry it out", his new book suggests other alternative methods.  And he has also changed his view on co-sleeping.  He was once firmly opposed to it and now has written that it can be a good option for families.  If you plan to read his book, please find a revised one.