Attachment parenting, a form of natural parenthood, is an offshoot. Its practitioners call it gentle parenting, intensive mothering, and off-grid parenting. It's the parenting method of choice, which Gina Ford inspired and was once regarded as an icon in parenting. Ford and her approach have been criticized by a new generation. This article will outline the basics of attachment parenting and its most important concepts.

Insecure attachment

Insecure attachment parenting is defined as a pattern in parental behavior that encourages a lack or connection between caregivers. The attachment theory gives rise to the term "insecure attachment parenting". It refers a parenting style lacking monotropy (or one main attachment figure). Secure attachments are those where a child has a strong preference to have a primary caregiver. They can feel upset when they are separated from them. A secure attachment style is one that allows children to form healthy relationships with others. An insecure style makes them less secure and can lead to instability.

Contact skin-to-skin

You can start skin-to-skin contact immediately after your baby is born vaginally. If your baby is born by cesarean section you will need to wait for a while before returning home to start skin-toskin contact. You can still practice it immediately if you don't have to interrupt. To bond with your baby after he or she is born, it is crucial to have skin-to-skin touch.

Breastfeeding

Increasingly, British parents are adopting the techniques of attachment parenting and breastfeeding, which encourages skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding for years. Breastfeeding is not only beneficial for mothers-child relationships, but also provides better nutrition and a stronger bond. Fathers play an important role in bonding. Dr. Sigmund Frud proposed that infants have a preference for their mothers in infancy. However fathers who care for their child's oral needs will be more likely to bond with them.

Self-regulation

Attachment parenting can help your child develop self-regulation skills. Children can learn self-regulation strategies from their secure attachments and then use them in the real world. This takes time, and children need to have a partner who can help them deal with their strong emotions. Parents can practice self-regulation with their infants by paying attention to the cues and responding appropriately. If your child has a hard time regulating their emotions, they should seek help from a professional who can provide guidance and support.

Evidence for attachment parenting

If you're worried about the effects of modern parenting on your child's health, there's good news: there's now solid evidence supporting the practice of attachment parenting. A growing body of research has found that children who are raised by loving parents are more likely to survive and grow up healthy. However, the field is still struggling with disentangling the many aspects of attachment. Attachment research has missed an important aspect: adult use of their children to form attachment figures.