Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers - an interview with Dr. Gordon Neufeld

send us a text via Fan Mail!Such a pleasure to welcome Dr. Gordon Neufeld, author of the book Hold On to Your Kids of which I have discussed frequently on this podcast and creator of the Neufeld Institute. We discuss the heart of attachment parenting, common misconceptions, and in depth on our need for connection and relationship.  00:40 - Welcome and introduction4:02 - Attachment misconceptions5:45 - Your child's best bet 8:11 - Continuity of connection  10:12 - Grace applied to parenting 12:21 - Facing togetherness not separation  17:43 - Growing pains and healing19:32 - Peer orientation 26:43 - Becoming the answer to your children 28:15 - Our need for togetherness 32:50 - Social media, technology and screens 36:02 - Knowing our children  38:57 - Messiness is okay 40:27 - Upset is normal and natural46:50 - How we build resilience50:34 - Concise understanding of attachmentAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Hold On to Your Kids by Dr. Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate Neufeld Institute | Gordon Neufeld PhDNeufeld Institute Free Resources ContactOn Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at [email protected] podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.caShop my recommended resourcesThanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!