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Bonding: Building The Foundations Of Secure Attachment And Independence

Bonding: Building The Foundations Of Secure Attachment And Independence
By Marshall H. Klaus, John H. Kennell, Phyllis H. Klaus

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The mighty bond between parent and child is one of the enduring wonders of psychology. John Kennell and Marshall and Phyllis Klaus bring decades of research, insight, and clinical practice into one book that offers parents, and those who care for them during pregnancy, everything they need to know to enhance this essential relationship. This important work explores the effects of various birth practices and situations—prenatal testing, labor support, testing of newborns, breast feeding, prematurity, and adoption—on the parents’ feelings and on the development of later attachment and independence.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #27665 in Books
  • Published on: 1996-09-30
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 268 pages

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Marshall, Phyllis Klaus, and John Kennell, authors of the classic Parent-Infant Bonding (1982, o.p.), do an amazing job with their latest title. The authors discuss the crucial bonding experience and the most important relationship in a child's life?that between parent and child. All bonding situations that take place during pregnancy, birth, and the early months of life are discussed. Studies cited in the book indicate that "well-bonded" babies, and even younger children (up to age seven), have remarkably higher test scores and better academic grades in school and are more successful overall. Must reading for new parents, this title will help to lay a secure basis for future independence of the child. This informative yet easy-to-read book is essential for all libraries.?Marty D. Evensvold, Magnolia P.L., Tex.
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From Booklist
In a follow-up to their book Parent-Infant Bonding, child researchers Klaus, Kennell, and Klaus present effective methods for parents to heighten the bonding experience between them and their children. They begin by discussing those things parents can do before their child's birth to lay the groundwork for a better relationship, including managing those prebirth fears parents often have. After labor, "early connections [within] the first hour of life" are stressed, including the need to understand the baby's "astonishing natural talents." In the days and weeks after birth, dealing with postpartum depression and parental expectations are extremely important. The authors offer insight and understanding on potential bonding difficulties with infants who are born prematurely or with birth defects, including the effects of parental guilt and anxiety. Cleanly written and free of jargon. A fine aid for all soon-to-be parents. Brian McCombie

About the Author
Marshall H. Klaus, M.D., internationally known neonatologist and researcher, is the author or coauthor of several standard works in the field, including Bonding, Care of the High Risk Newborn, and Mothering the Mother. He teaches pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine. Phyllis H. Klaus, C.S.W., M.F.C.C., teaches and practices psychotherapy at the Erikson Institute in Santa Rosa and practices in Berkeley, California. She is coauthor of Mothering the Mother, and Bonding.

Customer Reviews

This book tells everything you need to know about bonding5
This book compiles years of research to give parents the best source for information on building stable relationships with their children