The development of attachment is a process that children go through, which families and early care educators can have a positive impact on. ...

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:  

1. Secure attachment
2. Insecure/avoidant attachment
3. Insecure/resistant/ambivalent attachment
4. 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:

1. Characteristics of this type of attachment to inform parents
2. Shared communication plan to engage parents
3. Suggestions that you would offer to foster a positive attachment in the classroom

Balaban, N.  (2006).  Easing the separation process for infants, toddlers, and families.  Young Children on the Web.   Retrieved fromhttp://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200611/BTJBalaban.pdf