Attachment at Early Childhood

🌱 Unlocking the Secrets of Early Childhood Attachment: A Deep Dive into Attachment-Based Parenting

Course Description:

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of early childhood attachment with our comprehensive course led by Dr. İlbey Ucar, a distinguished PhD Psychologist. This course is meticulously designed to offer you an in-depth understanding of how parenting styles evolve and influence the emotional and psychological development of children.

🚀 What You'll Learn:

• The Evolution of Parenting Styles: Explore the historical context and the socialization processes that shape a child's world through their parents' eyes.

• Understanding Attachment Types: Gain insight into different attachment styles and how they form the foundation of a child's self-perception, self-esteem, and later adult relationships.

• Parenting Styles Demystified: Dive into Baumrind's original three parenting styles—Authoritarian, Authoritative, and Permissive—and understand the additional dimensions identified by Maccoby & Martin and Steinberg et al., including the critical aspects of love, involvement, acceptance, control, supervision, and psychological autonomy.

• The Four Parenting Styles: Learn how combining the three aforementioned dimensions results in the four fundamental styles: Authoritarian, Authoritative, Permissive, and Indifferent-Uninvolved.

📘 Course Structure:

1. Historical Perspectives on Parenting: We'll start by examining the origins of parenting styles and how they have evolved over time to influence modern child-rearing practices.

2. Attachment Theory and Its Implications: Delve into the key concepts of attachment theory, including secure vs. insecure attachments, and how these form during early childhood.

3. Parenting Styles and Child Development: Analyze how different parenting styles can affect a child's emotional, cognitive, and social development, both positively and negatively.

4. Attachment-Based Parenting in Practice: Learn practical strategies for fostering a secure attachment with your child, emphasizing the importance of responsiveness, acceptance, and understanding.

🔍 Key Takeaways:

• Historical Context of Parenting Styles: Understand the cultural and social factors that influence how parents raise their children.

• Attachment Theory: Learn about different attachment styles and how early childhood experiences can shape adult relationships.

• Parenting Dimensions: Get to grips with the two core dimensions of demandingness/control and responsiveness/warmth, and how they form the basis of parenting styles.

• Attachment-Based Parenting: Discover the principles of attachment-focused parenting and how it differs from traditional parenting approaches.

🎓 Who Should Take This Course:

• Parents and Caregivers: To enhance your understanding of child development and improve your parenting skills.

• Educators and Childcare Professionals: To gain a deeper knowledge of the psychological aspects of child care and how to support diverse family dynamics.

• Students and Aspiring Psychologists: To build a solid foundation in developmental psychology with a focus on parenting styles and attachment theory.

By enrolling in this course, you're not just learning about attachment at early childhood; you're taking the first step towards creating a nurturing and supportive environment for your child's growth and development. Join us today to embark on a journey that will transform the way you see parenting. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨