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10 Ways to Encourage Attachment with your Toddler 1. Read books and nursery rhymes while sitting close 2. Touching games and rhymes (this little piggy, creep mouse, thunder and rain storms on their back) 3. Make silly faces in the mirror together 4. Tactile sensory activities- rice, shaving cream, finger paint 5. Play and be silly!!! (Playful Parenting by Lawrence Cohen is an EXCELLENT resource) 6. Touch the child’s palms or soles when cuddling (From Deborah Gray, Attaching in Adoption pg 211) 7. Continue holding frequently- toddler carriers like an Ergo or Wrap 8. Take lots of pictures and make a photo story book starring the child 9. Reduce or restrict the number of caregivers 10. Keeps a calm, structured, and predictable environment Just a few ways of maintaining the bond with your child! If there is any advice or tips that you would like Family Buddies to share please feel free to get in touch and we will try to help!!!!
Posted on: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 11:02:53 +0000

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