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When our children react to things that other kids do that are "small" to us, they need us to help them regulate their bodies before we give them any advice or perspective.
Connect before we direct or correct.
In this video, you'll learn that a securely attached young child expresses their distress, seeks proximity to their caregiver, and calms quickly, and that this pattern of express-seek-soothe can be seen throughout our lifespan, with teens seeking friends, adults seeking romantic partners or close friends, but always involving the freedom to have an emotional need, be close, and receive comfort at every stage of life.