The confidence you have been waiting for is finally here.

Parenting Through Attachment is an 8-week course designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to feel deeply confident that you are meeting your child’s attachment needs.

Imagine, 8 weeks from now…

feeling so deeply sure that you are doing what it takes to support your child in having a secure attachment relationship with you.

It’s time to stop questioning if how you are parenting is the “right way” to parent. No more scrolling for tips and tricks, no more searching through endless information only to be more confused by the mixed messages and myths, and no more uncertainty in your parenting choices every time someone fires a judgmental comment your way.

You can practically see it now: You feel so confident about your child’s attachment to you that nothing has the power to throw you into self-doubt. You know that what you are doing is exactly what YOUR child needs and it doesn’t matter what anyone else says or thinks.

Imagine being able to say, “We are doing what works for us,” and actually feeling confident while saying that. No more insecurity, no more doubt, just self-assured bliss.

Right now you’re stuck between feeling overwhelmed and feeling like there is no room to make any mistakes in parenting.

When you think about what it may feel like to just know that you are doing exactly what you need to do to support a secure attachment for your child, you feel energized. But in this moment, that feels so far away.

What if you could wake up every day free of doubt? What if you didn’t need to search through social media, parenting books, and the endless sea of information just to be sure that what you are doing is supporting your child’s attachment needs? What if you knew how to repair and move forward from those not-so-ideal parenting moments? What if you could just naturally find your parenting vibe and not have to think about it at all. What if you could just…know…?

Stop what you’re doing and ask yourself:

How life-changing would it be to tune out all of the outside noise and instead pull from your confidence within?

Because right now, you’re not feeling the confidence you deserve to have. You’re constantly searching for new information because you go through waves of uncertainty. You know you need a change, but where do you start? How do you get from where you are now, to that feeling of empowerment that you crave?

Those quick-tip videos are cute and engaging and they may it look so easy, right? The only problem is, these tips and tricks don’t seem to work for your child, or, they just don’t feel authentic to you and your family. And they definitely don’t give you that deeper level of understanding that you yearn to have.

The reason you feel this way is because something IS missing. Don’t get me wrong, those tools can be helpful at times, but they often only address challenges at the surface level. They may work in some moments, but not others. They may work short-term, but what about something that builds a foundation for the long-term? What if you don’t want to just tame your toddler’s tantrums? What if you want to understand your child through the lens of the attachment relationship (which happens to be the most important influence on your child’s development)?

When you’re honest with yourself, you know you need more. You know that you need a solid foundation of understanding so that you can do what works for your unique child. With this foundation, you can then build upon it as your child continues to grow and develop.

We’re not just talking tips for toddler tantrums that they will eventually outgrow, but an understanding of their core needs as humans that will stay with them through their adolescence, teen years, and beyond. Not only that, but a deeper, more compassionate understanding of yourself as a caregiver and how your attachment history and relationship with your own emotions play a vital role in your child’s attachment security.

If you’ve found yourself thinking, “There has got to be a better way,” you’re right, there is! That’s what I am here to do. To give you that rock-solid foundation of knowledge while prioritizing what is most important to your child’s well-being and future success: their attachment relationship with you!

You’ve tried the tips and tricks on social media, but something is missing.

“Michelle helped me feel more confident that I am doing what is right for my child.”

-B&B Community Member

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Introducing:

Parenting Through Attachment

An 8-week course for parents of children ages 0-6 who want to learn how to navigate parenting while prioritizing the attachment relationship.

The most realistic, relaxed, and relatable parenting course that helps you build a foundation of understanding to address common parenting challenges while keeping your child’s attachment the main priority.

Check out what’s inside:

Weekly video modules to give you that deeper level of understanding that you crave

This is where we build that strong foundation that will give you that forever-confidence when it comes to supporting your child’s attachment. Over a decade’s worth of knowledge and experience condensed to give you an arsenal of understanding to use when that self-doubt creeps in, a misinformed family member fires a judgmental comment your way, or your child throws you a curveball in their next stage of development.

This module is essentially your Attachment 101 course. This covers everything you need to know to get a foundation of understanding that you will build on later in the course. We will review what attachment really entails, stages of development, classifications, and assessment, separation anxiety, and more sprinkled in of course!

The Basics

The Caregiver (Part 1)

In this module, we will dive into one vital piece of the attachment relationship: you! In this first part, we will discuss how your own attachment history plays a role in your parenting, sources of triggers, unmet needs, your own dysregulation, and more!

The Caregiver (Part 2)

In this module we will build off of the previous week and discuss how you can learn how to care for yourself as a caregiver, recognize your triggers, meet your unmet needs, and practice self-regulation in order to connect more deeply with your child.

The Child (Part 1)

The Child (Part 2)

In this module, we will dive into your child and the little complex, wonderful human that they are. We will discuss your child’s brain, development, temperament, and further build on the stages of attachment development from Module 1 .

In this module, we will continue exploring your child and discuss their underlying needs as they relate to the attachment relationship, their behavior as a form of a communication, and future developmental considerations.

The Relationship (Part 1)

Ah , at last! The attachment relationship! Everything we have discussed now comes together as you and your child come together. We will dive into everything you need to know when it comes to supporting security, including attunement, meeting needs, reading cues, and more!

The Relationship (Part 2)

Continuing our dive into the attachment relationship, we will explore how your history plays a role in current interactions, what insecurity in the attachment relationship really looks like, possible risks, and the important role of repair (+how to do it!).

In the final module, I will walk you through common parenting challenges (think tantrums, transitions, sibling troubles, etc) and how to apply what you have learned to navigate each of the while keeping connection a priority.

The Day-to-Day

The Parenting Through Attachment workbook

This workbook not only contains important notes and reminders of the information you learn from your video modules (visual learners, I got you!), it has reflective activities that help you further expand on your learning.

Who doesn't love a bonus...or 2...or more?

Who doesn't love a bonus...or 2...or more?

there’s more!

But wait…

Ask me the burning questions that come up for you as you navigate through the course in a live Zoom call. *These will be recorded for you to access when convenient for you.

2 live Q&A coaching calls with Michelle

Expert discussions on topics specially requested by you!

I’m not an expert in everything, so I got together with professionals who specialize in areas that cover the most frequently asked questions by parents like you! We dive into these topics and keep the parent-child attachment relationship at the forefront of these discussions. These are recorded for you to access when convenient for you!

All things breastfeeding (with singles and multiples), twin mom life, and more!

Shelly Patularu is a twin mom +1, Registered Nurse (RN), International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and founder/creator of Twin Mom Guide (www.twinmomguide.com) and Twin Mom Guide to Breastfeeding Twins (www.twinmomguide.com/twinbreastfeedingcourse). 

Divorce and co-parenting through a child-centered perspective

Jan Yuhas and Jillian Yuhas, MA, MFT, CPC are Family Mediators and Co-Parenting Coaches. They specialize in coercive control and high-conflict dynamics by guiding co-parents to overcome the challenges of divorce through creative solutions that are children-centered. Their expertise is a blend of family psychology, conflict resolution, negotiation strategy, healthy boundaries, and real-life experience to guide and serve all family members. You can learn more about Jan and Jillian through their mediation services and coaching programs at divorcefamilymediations.com

Temperament, highly sensitive children, and attachment

Dr. Aoife Durcan is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over 10 years experience in the field of psychology. Aoife is a graduate of the Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at the school of psychology, Trinity College Dublin. Aoife has worked in a variety of services including Psychiatric hospitals, Universities, Private and Public hospitals, Child and adolescent services, Prisons, Educational settings and Primary Care Centres.

Weaning and attachment

Candace St John is a public health professional, Certified Lactation Counselor (#340444), pediatric sleep specialist, & mom of one. She worked as an epidemiologist in community health for 5+ years studying the affects of equity, social determinants of health, & adverse childhood experiences + trauma on lifetime health & helped design community health initiatives to address these issues. Upon having a baby, she was shocked by the unsubstantiated evidence behind most mainstream parenting ideals. This is when she took to social media to bust myths & support parents to make the best informed choices for their children to thrive.

NICU experiences, maternal mental health, and infant mental health

Dr Frankie Harrison is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in supporting parents who have had Neonatal experiences. Using her lived experience as well as professional psychological knowledge, Frankie aims to spread awareness of NICU. Frankie runs Miracle Moon an online place of support, she provides online therapy for individuals and couples, group therapy, as well as workshops and courses for parents who have been through neonatal care and the professionals who support them. She also runs an instagram page @miraclemoonuk with free resources and information, as well as a podcast which can be found on all streaming platforms.

Parent preference can be so difficult to navigate and draining for both parties, whether you are the preferred parent or not. This guide will help you understand why parent preference may happen and give you structured tips on how to navigate it with your partner, including how to integrate your partner into routines with your child.

The Parent Preference Guide

You’re clearly here because you value parenting in a way that honors your child’s attachment needs. The problem is, not everyone else understands what this means, or the benefits to it.

The old school belief that responsive care creates “coddled,” needy, dependent children and future adults is unfortunately still quite prevalent. This guide was created to help you with those in your child’s attachment hierarchy who still struggle with these old-school beliefs.

This guide will explain the benefits of parenting in a way that aligns with attachment and brain development, and it will be quick, to-the-point, and based on research.

The Responsive Care Guide

So what’s next?

  1. Realize this offer is too good to pass up.

    No, really. You don’t want to miss this offer. Once seats are filled and enrollment closes, it won’t be available until the next launch date which is still to be determined!

  2. Click, “I’m in!”

    It’s really that easy.

  3. Choose your payment method.

  4. Save your seat.

  5. Get ready to start your journey to empowerment 8/9/2023!

Simply:

You probably know me from my corner of the internet where I share my parenting journey while keeping it relaxed, relatable, and realistic.

Seriously, there are enough uptight scripts and “shoulds” we didn’t ask for from family members “you should just ignore them, you should just set them down, blah blah blah.” I’m not here to tell you that there is one way to do this parenting thing. I’m here to help you find

your way.

As a parent, I know it’s not helpful to try to fit myself and my child into a box. I know that my child is different from my friend’s child, and one tool that may be life-changing for them, may not work for us. What has helped me is having my background of knowledge to build off of and make my own. Think of the knowledge in this course as that strong foundation upon which you build your home. How you design your home is where you add your style, your culture, and all of the little things that make your family unique. I use what is in this course myself, every day, and in my own special way. I’m here to help you ditch the cookie-cutter BS and learn how to add your own style like the empowered parent you are about to become!

Maybe you’re on the fence, so what are your options?

We know in life there are always options, but the real question is not how many other options there are (because in this day and age of social media, the options are literally endless), but which option is right for your unique child and family?

You could keep trying the tips and tricks you see on social media, but you will probably end up feeling frustrated when they don’t always work, or they feel awkward, and you find yourself still wondering why your child is behaving the way that they are. You could buy those other parenting courses that are more focused on behavior and taming tantrums with their cookie-cutter scripts, but again, find yourself still wondering how to actually support your child’s attachment to you. You could try to get insight from friends and family members, but it’s likely you’ll end up feeling like they just don’t get your child.

Or, you could learn what it means to parent through the attachment relationship. Focusing on your child’s core relational needs, and building a foundation that won’t just address their behaviors now, but will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to take on whatever comes up in the next stage of development.

Here’s everything you’ll get:

-8 weeks worth of video modules

-A detailed course workbook

-2 live Q&As with Michelle

-5 expert interviews

-The Parent Preference Guide

-The Responsive Care Guide

for $297

*Or 2 payments of $150

Seats open 7/31/2023

Enrollment closes 8/8/2023

Enroll within the first 2 days (before 11:59pm MST 8/2/2023) and get the Preparing for a New Sibling Guide included as a bonus!

Class officially begins August 9th. Make sure you don’t miss out!

I’m Michelle! I created Babies and Brains because it is my mission to take my experience and knowledge in birth to five mental health and make it accessible to families around the globe. There are enough confusing myths floating around online, among family members, friends, etc, that only add more anxiety to parenting. I am here to give parents confidence that they can access within through a relaxed and relatable approach.

I don’t see myself as the expert. The only expert on your child is you. I’m not here to teach you THE way. I’m here to help you find your way.

The face behind Babies and Brains…

Here’s how to know you’re ready:

You want to dive in, peel back some layers, and really understand your child’s unique attachment to you

You want to learn more about yourself as a key component in the attachment relationship

You want a foundation of understanding that will grow with you and your child

You want to gain tools that work through a relational lens and ditch the outdated methods that ask you to disconnect

I’m going to be upfront: If you want a quick behavioral approach that promises to get your child to listen in “3 easy steps,” or you just want to focus on your child and not explore your own layers as a caregiver, then this course isn’t for you.

But if you want to do the work that it takes to explore yourself, your attachment history and relationship with your own emotions, understand your child as the unique individual they are, and keep connection as the main priority in your approach to parenting, then Parenting Through Attachment is the perfect fit for you!

FAQ:

  • This course was created with caregivers of children ages 0-6 in mind, and would also be great for caregivers to go through before they have children.

    Since this course provides you with a solid foundation of information, much of what is learned can be applied to older children with some modification.

  • For as long as this course exists, you will have access to it. Even if the course is updated in the future, you will have access to the future versions of the course.

  • The recorded course modules will be released weekly and are around an hour long (give or take).

    Since all of the material is recorded (even the live Q&As), and there isn’t an expiration date, you can technically view them when you please, so missing a week isn’t a problem.

  • Yes, any video content will have captions. There will also be visuals available through slides, as well as the workbook that is included.

  • This course was written with caregivers/parents in mind, so the language is geared towards that population. However, since the information provided in the course is based on research and builds a strong foundation of understanding, it could also be used to enhance your learning as a professional who supports parents and children, with the caveat that it was not written for this purpose. Please keep in mind that this course will not provide an CEUs or professional certificates.

  • Due to the format of this course, there are no refunds.

You’re so close…

Picture this: An unshakable, confident version of yourself who has a deep knowing within that you are doing exactly what it takes to support your child’s attachment security.

Imagine being able to brush off the negative feelings and doubt when:

-You have a bad day parenting and respond in a way you didn’t want to

-Someone makes a comment about the way you are choosing to parent

-You see a conflicting myth about attachment on social media

None of these things can shake you anymore because you know how to tune out the outside noise. You feel so self-assured that you are meeting your child’s attachment needs and setting them up for a fulfilled future.

Now, what if you didn’t have to just picture it and it was the reality you were living?

The good news is, it can be. All you have to do is decide that you’re ready.