Securely Attached19 Juni 2025

Q&A: My 5-year-old prefers my husband, does that mean she is more securely attached to him?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about...

What is the difference between attachment bonds and parental preferences?
If your child shows you their most dysregulated behaviors, doesn't listen to you, or is their messiest self with you, what these behaviors may reveal. (Spoiler: It's a good sign!)
If your child does have an insecure attachment to you, practical strategies and interventions you can use to start repairing your relationship.
The difference between independent play and child led play, and how only one of these is used to help you improve your connection.
Dr. Sarah's 6-basics that all kids need before you can start developing a deeper bond with your child.
How you can tap into your child's attachment security in other relationships to help you deepen your own bond to each other.

REFERENCES AND RELATED RESOURCES:

🤳 Go to drsarahbren.com/secure to download my free guide, The Four Pillars of Fostering Secure Attachment, helping you parent with a focus on attunement and trust.

👉🏻 Click here to lean more about support options at Upshur Bren Psychology Group and to schedule a free 30-minute consultation call to learn more about the available resources for your unique needs.

ADDITIONAL PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about children favoring one parent

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about attachment security in our early relationships with Dr. Alan Sroufe

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about breaking an insecure attachment cycle with Dr. Miriam Steele

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about what to do if your child loses it more with you than anyone else

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about the benefits of using an authoritative approach to parenting

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