The Simple Guide to Attachment Difficulties in Children: Book Review

This months ‘book of the month’ is “The Simple Guide to Attachment Difficulties in Children: What They Are and How to Help,” by Betsy de Thierry. The book offers a comprehensive resource for parents/carers navigating the complex terrain of attachment issues in children. With a blend of expertise and empathy, readers are guided through understanding the nuances of attachment difficulties and provides with practical strategies to support children in their emotional development.

What sets this book apart is its emphasis on practical solutions. Parents/Carers are equipped with tangible tools and techniques to foster secure attachments with their children. From creating a nurturing environment to promoting healthy communication and boundaries, the author offers a roadmap for parents to cultivate stronger connections with their children, even in the face of attachment difficulties. The authors approach is both compassionate and understanding. She acknowledges the inherent struggles and frustrations that parents may encounter along the way, validating their experiences while offering guidance and support. Through real-life examples and case studies, she illustrates how parents can navigate challenges with empathy and resilience, strengthening their bond with their children in the process.

“The Simple Guide to Attachment Difficulties in Children” is not just a manual; it’s a companion for parents on their journey of understanding and nurturing their children’s emotional well-being. By combining theoretical insights with practical strategies and a compassionate tone, Betsy de Thierry delivers a book that resonates deeply with parents facing attachment-related challenges. Whether grappling with attachment difficulties or simply seeking to strengthen their parent-child bond, readers will find invaluable wisdom and guidance within the pages of this remarkable book.

 

View our previous ‘Books of the month’ here.

Finding Connection with Your Teen During GCSE’s

Finding Connection with Your Teen During GCSE’s

In the coming months, thousands of teenagers across the UK will sit their GCSEs. It’s the culmination of years of schoolwork and, for many, a gateway to the next stage of life. But for some young people, it doesn’t feel like that at all.  Instead, exam season can bring fear, anxiety, pressure, and conflict—especially at home.
Many parents are finding themselves in daily battles. Conversations about revision turn into shouting matches. Doors slammed. Tears shed. Some young people may even tip into behaviour that feels unacceptable or unsafe—verbal and physical aggression, or complete withdrawal.
At Capa First Response, we work with families every day who are walking this exact path. And we want you to know this: there is nothing wrong with your parenting. This is hard. For all of you.

Eliza Fricker #CapaCommunityConnections

Eliza Fricker #CapaCommunityConnections

Information and the video of the fantastic session from Eliza Fricker. In the video you can hear Eliza talk through her family’s experience with school avoidance, PDA and how it brought her to start illustrating and writing books for parents/carers and for young  people themselves. She shares the story behind ‘Can’t not Won’t’ – the book that became a Sunday Times Bestseller.