Discussion Post: Attachment
The development of attachment is a process that children go through, which families and early care educators can have a positive impact on. Chapter 2 of the text and Nancy Balaban's article, "Easing the Separation Process for Infants, Toddlers, and Families" explain the four types of attachment:
• Secure attachment
• Insecure/avoidant attachment
• Insecure/resistant/ambivalent attachment
• Disoriented/disorganized attachment.
Select one of the four attachment styles above. Imagine that a child in your program is exhibiting attachment issues in this type of attachment. For this discussion, explain how you might communicate with parents to help foster a positive attachment in the early care and education program. Your response should address the following:
• Characteristics of this type of attachment to inform parents
• Shared communication plan to engage parents
• Suggestions that you would offer to foster a positive attachment in the classroom
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.