What are the principles? Sensitive and emotionally available parenting helps children to form a secure attachment which fosters their emotional well being and has been scientifically proven to nurture healthy brain development and psychological achievement.
"Adrenal fatigue and cortisol hyper-responsiveness can be caused or exacerbated by a detached, cry-it-out parenting style as opposed to a responsive, attachment type parenting". When the Pediatrician Says "GER" by Dr. Palmer states
The principles are:
1) Prepare for Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting
2) Feed with Love and Respect
3) Respond with Sensitivity
4) Use Nurturing Touch
5) Ensure Safe Sleep – Physically and Emotionally
6) Provide Consistent and Loving Care
7) Practice Positive Discipline
8.) Strive for Balance in Personal and Family Life.
Children thrive with physical, emotional and spiritual love – as much of as you can possibly muster, as often as you can put forth.
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