Today's parents are constantly pressured to be perfect. But in striving to do everything right, we risk missing what children really need for lifelong emotional security. Now the simple, powerful "Circle of Security" parenting strategies that Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper, and Bert Powell have taught thousands of families are available in self-help form for the first time.ÿ You will learn:ÿ *How to balance nurturing and protectiveness with promoting your child's independence.ÿ *What emotional needs a toddler or older child may be expressing through difficult behavior. *How your own upbringing affects your parenting style--and what you can do about it.ÿ Filled with vivid stories and unique practical tools, this book puts the keys to healthy attachment within everyone's reach--self-understanding, flexibility, and the willingness to make and learn from mistakes. Self-assessment checklists can be downloaded and printed for ease of use.

“Over a decade after its publication, one book on dating has people firmly in its grip.” —The New York Times We already rely on science to tell us what to eat, when to exercise, and how long to sleep. Why not use science to help us improve our relationships? In this revolutionary book, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel Heller scientifically explain why some people seem to navigate relationships effortlessly, while others struggle. Discover how an understanding of adult attachment—the most advanced relationship science in existence today—can help us find and sustain love. Pioneered by psychologist John Bowlby in the 1950s, the field of attachment posits that each of us behaves in relationships in one of three distinct ways: • Anxious people are often preoccupied with their relationships and tend to worry about their partner's ability to love them back. • Avoidant people equate intimacy with a loss of independence and constantly try to minimize closeness. • Secure people feel comfortable with intimacy and are usually warm and loving. Attached guides readers in determining what attachment style they and their mate (or potential mate) follow, offering a road map for building stronger, more fulfilling connections with the people they love.

As Bowlby himself points out in his introduction to this seminal childcare book, to be a successful parent means a lot of very hard work. Giving time and attention to children means sacrificing other interests and activities, but for many people today these are unwelcome truths. Bowlby’s work showed that the early interactions between infant and caregiver have a profound impact on an infant's social, emotional, and intellectual growth. Controversial yet powerfully influential to this day, this classic collection of Bowlby’s lectures offers important guidelines for child rearing based on the crucial role of early relationships.

Security of Attachment and the Social Development of Cognition investigates how children's security of attachment in infancy is related to various aspects of their cognitive development over the preschool years. The book thus constitutes an ambitious attempt to build bridges between the domains of social and cognitive development, and as such addresses issues which are of increasing interest to developmental psychologists. In the first two chapters, Meins outlines Bowlby's attachment theory and the research which it has inspired, and develops the theme of a secure attachment relationship providing children with a sense of themselves as effective agents in their interactions with the world (self-efficacy). The next five chapters describe a longitudinal study of a sample of children whose security of attachment was assessed in infancy. Security-related differences are reported in the areas of object/person permanence, language acquisition, symbolic play, maternal tutoring and theory of mind, but no differences were found in general cognitive ability. Meins argues that the wide-ranging advantages enjoyed by the securely attached children are best explained in terms of their greater self-efficacy and social flexibility, nurtured by a particular kind of early infant-mother interaction. This book's major contribution is in its approach to explaining why securely attached children may be more self-effective and flexible in social interactions. Meins attempts to account for these differences within a Vygotskian framework, focusing on the secure dyad's greater ability to function within the zone of proximal development. She suggests that a mother's mind-mindedness (the propensity to treat one's infant as an individual with a mind) is an important factor in determining her ability to interact sensitively with her child. In the final chapter, Meins considers how the Vygotskian approach can complement and extend existing theories of attachment, and suggests some ways in which future research might address outstanding questions in this rapidly advancing field.

A practical translation of the principles of attachment theory to non-monogamous relationships. Attachment theory has entered the mainstream, but most discussions focus on how we can cultivate secure monogamous relationships. What if, like many people, you're striving for secure, happy attachments with more than one partner? Polyamorous psychotherapist Jessica Fern breaks new ground by extending attachment theory into the realm of consensual non-monogamy. Using her nested model of attachment and trauma, she expands our understanding of how emotional experiences can influence our relationships. Then, she sets out six specific strategies to help you move toward secure attachments in your multiple relationships. Polysecureis both a trailblazing theoretical treatise and a practical guide. It provides non-monogamous people with a new set of tools to navigate the complexities of multiple loving relationships, and offers radical new concepts that are sure to influence the conversation about attachment theory.

Are you trapped in cycles of insecurity, anxiety, or emotional distance in your relationships? Do you find yourself longing for deeper connections but feel held back by patterns of attachment that leave you feeling unfulfilled or misunderstood? Insecure to Secure Attachment in 30 Days is the guide you've been waiting for—a transformative journey designed to help you break free from the constraints of insecure attachment styles and develop the emotional security you've always desired. In this comprehensive, step-by-step approach, you’ll embark on a 30-day journey to radically shift your attachment style. Whether you struggle with anxious attachment, where fear of abandonment causes you to cling too tightly, avoidant attachment, where emotional intimacy feels overwhelming, or disorganized attachment, where conflicting desires for closeness and independence create confusion, this book offers the tools and insights you need to cultivate a secure attachment style. What You’ll Discover Inside: Understanding Your Attachment Style: Begin your journey with a deep dive into the science of attachment theory. Learn how your attachment style was formed and how it influences your current relationships. Through self-assessment quizzes and reflective exercises, you’ll gain clarity on your specific attachment patterns and their origins. Daily Steps to Secure Attachment: Each day of this 30-day program is carefully designed to guide you through the process of transformation. You’ll engage in daily practices that include mindfulness exercises, emotional regulation techniques, communication strategies, and boundary-setting skills—all aimed at reprogramming your attachment style from insecure to secure. Practical Tools and Exercises: The book is packed with practical exercises that you can apply immediately to your life. From journaling prompts that help you explore your emotional triggers to role-playing exercises that enhance your communication skills, these tools are designed to be both accessible and impactful. Building Lasting Habits: Changing deeply ingrained attachment patterns requires consistent effort. This book not only guides you through the initial 30 days but also provides strategies for making your new secure attachment behaviors a permanent part of your daily life. Learn how to reinforce your progress, maintain emotional resilience, and continue growing long after the 30 days are over. Fostering Secure Relationships: Secure attachment isn’t just about romantic relationships. This book teaches you how to apply the principles of secure attachment across all your relationships—whether with family, friends, or colleagues—creating a life filled with trust, respect, and emotional safety. Reflect and Grow: The journey concludes with reflective exercises that help you assess your progress and set intentions for the future. You’ll leave with a clear plan for maintaining your secure attachment style and continuing your personal growth. Who This Book is For: Individuals Seeking Personal Growth: Whether you're single or in a relationship, this book is perfect for anyone looking to understand their attachment style and make positive changes in their interpersonal connections. Couples Wanting Stronger Bonds: Couples can use this book to understand each other's attachment styles and work together to create a more secure and fulfilling relationship. Therapists and Coaches: Mental health professionals can use this as a resource to guide clients through the process of developing secure attachment behaviors. Why This Book is Different: Insecure to Secure Attachment in 30 Days stands out for its practical, actionable approach to attachment theory. It’s not just a book about understanding attachment—it’s a hands-on guide that walks you through the transformation process, day by day. With a focus on real-world application, this book ensures that you’re not just learning but actively implementing changes that lead to lasting results. If you’re ready to break free from the patterns that have been holding you back and create the secure, loving relationships you’ve always wanted, Insecure to Secure Attachment in 30 Days is the roadmap to your success. Start your journey today and transform your life, one day at a time.

Reflecting recent advancements, Security of Self-Organizing Networks: MANET, WSN, WMN, VANET explores wireless network security from all angles. It begins with a review of fundamental security topics and often-used terms to set the foundation for the following chapters. Examining critical security issues in a range of wireless networks, the bo

The search for reliable information on the well-being of America's young is vital to designing programs to improve their lives. Yet social scientists are concerned that many measurements of children's physical and emotional health are inadequate, misleading, or outdated, leaving policymakers ill-informed. Indicators of Children's Well-Being is an ambitious inquiry into current efforts to monitor children from the prenatal period through adolescence. Working with the most up-to-date statistical sources, experts from multiple disciplines assess how data on physical development, education, economic security, family and neighborhood conditions, and social behavior are collected and analyzed, what findings they reveal, and what improvements are needed to create a more comprehensive and policy-relevant system of measurement. Today's climate of welfare reform has opened new possibilities for program innovation and experimentation, but it has also intensified the need for a clearly defined and wide-ranging empirical framework to pinpoint where help is needed and what interventions will succeed. Indicators of Children's Well-Being emphasizes the importance of accurate studies that address real problems. Essays on children's material well-being show why income data must be supplemented with assessments of housing, medical care, household expenditure, food consumption, and education. Other contributors urge refinements to existing survey instruments such as the Census and the Current Population Survey. The usefulness of records from human service agencies, child welfare records, and juvenile court statistics is also evaluated.

This authoritative, engaging work examines the key role of relationships in child and adolescent development, from the earliest infant-caregiver transactions to peer interactions, friendships, and romantic partnerships. Sections cover foundational developmental science, the self and relationships, social behaviors, contexts for social development, and risk and resilience. Leading experts thoroughly review their respective areas and highlight the most compelling current issues, methods, and research directions. Pedagogical Features: *Structured to follow the sequence of a typical social development course. *Chapters are brief and can be assigned along with primary source readings. *Includes end-of-chapter suggested reading lists. *Coverage is broader and higher-level than other social development texts. *Designed with the needs of students in mind, in terms of writing style, size, and price.