Common Parenting question: “If I have anxiety does that mean my child will not be securely attached?” I have anxiety. It’s more about whether you are able to process that anxiety or if it controls your parenting choices. That’s where reflection comes in. We all question ourselves and many of us have anxiety but if you usually feel like you really have no idea how to respond to your child and THAT gives you anxiety, like ALL the time… then you run the risk of your child having insecure attachment. Unfortunately, telling anxious people that their anxiety might be harmful to their kids does not help AT ALL. If you are someone who is questioning how much fear rules your parenting, you may have to be really brave and begin the reflection process. Remember reflection is not over analyzing and shaming yourself. It’s how we process all these complex parenting moments. Edited to add: Lots of questions on how to do this… it starts with learning how to engage in regular reflection practice, without shame and guilt. I discuss this further in my latest e-book Finding Your Calm: Responsive Parents Guide to Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation PRE-ORDER NOW AVAILABLE!! 1/2 Price when pre-ordered. That’s right! You can pre-order now for only 5$’s!! Then, on February 1st, the link will be emailed to you. Just make sure to include your email in your information when you purchase. I won’t be selling it at this price again. This is a very special offer, for my wonderful supporters who just can’t wait for this sequel to the Guide to Survival Mode Plans. Link in bio @responsive_parenting #responsiveparenting #jmilburn #parentingsupport #circleofsecurity #securebase #holdingspace #attachmenttheory #innerchildhealing #secureattachment #parenthood #motherhood #mentalhealth #parentlife #reflections #fatherhood #momlife #ptsd #childhood #secureattachment #anxiousattachment #letthembelittle #dailyparenting #childhoodmemories #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mindfulness #selflove #innerpeace #simplychildren #honestmotherhood https://www.instagram.com/p/CZUPrc_LauT/?utm_medium=tumblr











