The Parenting Collaborative

At The Parenting Collaborative, we believe that secure relationships are the foundation of emotional well-being—for children, families, and communities. But when early attachment is disrupted and becomes insecure, it can lead to challenges in trust, connection and relationships, emotional regulation, and educational trajectories, just to name a few... The good news? Insecure attachment can be repaired. Lauren's latest article explores: ?? The different types of insecure attachment and their impact on children ?? How early attachment shapes emotional and cognitive development ?? Proven strategies to rebuild trust and create secure bonds: The power of one intentional, consistent relationship in healing attachment wounds Every child—and every adult—deserves to feel safe, valued, and loved. With the right support, healing is always possible. ?? ?? Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/g6tkUG7w Let’s work together to build stronger, healthier relationships. #AttachmentTheory #EmotionalWellness #Parenting #MentalHealth #secureattachment #insecureattachment #childdevelopment #childdevelopmentspecialist

As kids enter adolescence, our instinct is to protect, but real growth comes from trust. By stepping back, listening, and letting them make decisions—even mistakes—we empower them to build confidence, independence, and resilience. Learn how to balance...

November 13th is World Kindness Day, but we don’t really need or shouldn’t need a day to remind us to be kind to others as well as to ourselves. We often get asked, do you need to teach kids how to be kind, and if so, how do you? Although kindness is...

"Building a strong connection with your child doesn’t require hours of effort. As busy parents, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, but maintaining a secure attachment with your child is simpler than you think! Discover the surprising answer to how much...

"Discover why children have meltdowns when their needs go unmet and plans don’t align. This insightful article helps parents understand the psychological effects of frustration and offers strategies to manage emotional outbursts. Learn how to support...

There has been alot of questions about if we should talk to our kids about the upcoming election, and if so, how do it in a developmentally appropriate way that doesn’t highlight the particular candidates and their beliefs. The answer is yes! We...

As parents we believe we should have all the answers and solutions to all the questions and problems presented to us throughout our parenting journey. Even the most seasoned parent may need to take a parental pause to figure out what to do. It is okay...

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In light of the recent fires in Los Angeles, we want to give special attention to families who have experienced loss of their homes. Although most affected areas are not yet able to return to their homes to assess the damage, we wanted to provide...

I made a social media post about filling your own cup and it got me thinking about the importance of taking care of ourselves as parents as much as we do with our own kids. Later that afternoon, I coincidentally, stumbled upon the scientific reasoning...