In this 11-minute Q&A episode from Securely Attached, hosts Dr. Sarah Bren, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, and Dr. Emily Upshur tackle a common parental dilemma: conflicting advice about comforting distressed children. The episode directly addresses a listener's concern about receiving advice from a doctor to avoid comforting…
Worth it if you've received parenting advice that felt wrong, worry that comforting your child creates dependency, or want reassurance grounded in attachment research that your instincts to soothe are sound.