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I Need Some Concrete Ideas to Build a More Secure Attachment! - Weekend Wisdom
04 July 2026

I Need Some Concrete Ideas to Build a More Secure Attachment! - Weekend Wisdom

Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship Care

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Question: My child is in upper elementary school, and we’ve been together for a while, but they still keep me at arm’s length. What are some concrete things I can do now to help build a more secure attachment?

Resources:

    Establishing Secure Attachment with Your New Foster or Adopted Tween or TeenUnderstanding and Improving Parent-Child AttachmentThe Power of Curiosity: Helping Kids Feel Safe to GrowUnderstanding How Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) Help Kids Thrive

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