A practical roadmap for anyone determined to parent differently than they were raised. Because our kids can feel what we don't heal.The one book you wish your parents had, and your children will be glad you read. Healing from your own upbringing is hard enough—but how do you do that work while being the parent you wish you had?In this potent resource for parents and parents-to-be, licensed therapist and educator Eli Harwood targets the feelings, mindsets, and habits that often sabotage our parenting. Organised alphabetically by growth areas—many of which are symptoms of an insecure or traumatic past—this book provides punchy guidance to heal from things like:dealing with anger and anxietyour relationship with body imageour tendency for people-pleasing and comparing ourselves (and our kids)...so our kids don't have to.This book will help you heal yourself in order to become the best parent you can be.

Though there have been countless studies on how attachment styles affect our romantic relationships, Raising Securely Attached Kids is the first book to reframe the subject for caregivers and children.Licensed therapist and highly sought-after attachment research expert Eli Harwood illuminates the science that explores our innate human need to bond with other humans, and helps us harness it as the only parenting approach proven to have a lasting impact. Her loyal following—fast approaching the millions—connects to Eli’s accessible approach that helps everyone form secure and close relationships with their kids, which helps them develop resilience, confidence, and form close relationships in the future.“Eli Harwood brings infectious-fun energy, vulnerability, and fresh perspectives without shaming or blaming. Not only is Raising Securely Attached Kids a practical and actionable guide, it’s grounded in science and entertaining to read.” —Hilary Swank, actress, storyteller, mom of twinsHopeful and inspiring, this essential evidence-based guide shows parents, educators, and anyone with children in their lives that they are not alone in the questions and concerns they may have about raising confident, capable, and caring kids.Covering every parenting era from new-borns to adults, Raising Securely Attached Kids teaches simple, real-life strategies that will help you:Move past old patterns from your childhood to become the parent or caregiver you yearn to be—no matter what you went through growing upResolve past attachment traumas so you can offer a calm, connected, and secure baseCreate a secure attachment relationship with your kids by choosing connection over controlBuild and reinforce a strong foundation of trust with scripts and practical toolsUnderstand that it’s never too late to create a stronger bond with your children

Create secure, healthy, and deeply satisfying relationships by transforming your old attachment patterns with more than 140 prompts in this evidence-based, practical guided journal.Therapists agree the way to address troubling attachment patterns as an adult is through reflection. Licensed therapist, attachment nerd, and viral TikTok star Eli Harwood is here to help you do just that. Together, you will come to understand and transform the patterns in your romantic life. Want to find out why you're always running for the hills at the first sign of commitment or constantly spiralling with jealousy and anxiety? This journal is the answer.The research findings suggests that our attachment patterns are set in place as early as 10 months old—but the data of adult attachment comforts and assures that yes, everyone can change their attachment pattern.This workbook for romantically entangled (or romantically seeking) adults has:Prompts for reflecting on your current patterns of behaviour in datingResearch-based quizzes to help you delve into your patternsSpace to write about your past and present insecure patterns in relationshipsTips and tricks for your journey toward an earned secure attachment

"What fills you with delight about your child? Do you get a chance to tell them enough? For busy parents, it's easy to lose sight of what matters. But taking just ten minutes a few times a week to reflect and connect can work wonders.This guided journal—meant for children ages 8 and up and their parents—inspired connection and offers a fun and self-directed way for both parent and child to be more playful, inspire connection, and delve deeper into what makes each other tick.Inside, you'll find 100+ meaningful prompts to:• boost your playful, fun-loving, & silly sides•  share what inspires delight • explore common & unique interests • swap stories & have lively conversations, all in a safe space• grow self-confidence, create trust & memories togetherAs a therapist, author Eli Harwood (aka Attachment Nerd) knows kids need parents to truly see them, feel their pain, and help them not to feel alone. Built on a strong foundation of attachment research, Uniquely Us is the only shared journal on the market designed to foster a secure attachment relationship between mom and daughter.Eli's reassuring voice reminds us that it's never too late to transform the way you and your daughter connect."

A practical roadmap for anyone determined to parent differently than they were raised. Because our kids can feel what we don't heal.The one book you wish your parents had, and your children will be glad you read. Healing from your own upbringing is hard enough—but how do you do that work while being the parent you wish you had?In this potent resource for parents and parents-to-be, licensed therapist and educator Eli Harwood targets the feelings, mindsets, and habits that often sabotage our parenting. Organised alphabetically by growth areas—many of which are symptoms of an insecure or traumatic past—this book provides punchy guidance to heal from things like:dealing with anger and anxietyour relationship with body imageour tendency for people-pleasing and comparing ourselves (and our kids)...so our kids don't have to.This book will help you heal yourself in order to become the best parent you can be.

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER | Named Forbes’ 50 Most Influential BooksWinner of the Child Psychology Award for Literary Excellence“A comprehensive roadmap for parents who want to raise securely attached, emotionally healthy children. A parenting must-read.” —Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed., author of Tiny Humans, Big EmotionsBuild a lifelong foundation of connection, trust, confidence, and resilience with an evidence-based approach to secure attachment.Raising Securely Attached Kids is a practical parenting book that translates attachment science into accessible strategies for raising emotionally healthy children. Licensed therapist and attachment expert Eli Harwood shows parents and caregivers how connection-focused parenting can strengthen relationships, encourage open communication, and help children develop empathy, confidence, resilience, and the ability to form healthy relationships.Covering every stage from newborns through adulthood, this compassionate guide helps you:BREAK UNHEALTHY CYCLES: Recognize patterns from your own childhood and choose a more connected way of parenting.BECOME A SECURE BASE: Work through attachment wounds so you can respond with greater calm, consistency, and emotional awareness.CHOOSE CONNECTION OVER CONTROL: Build a secure attachment relationship while maintaining clear, healthy boundaries.STRENGTHEN TRUST: Use practical tools and ready-to-use scripts to navigate everyday parenting challenges.SUPPORT EMOTIONAL HEALTH: Help children develop confidence, empathy, resilience, and strong relationship skills.REPAIR AND RECONNECT: Learn why mistakes do not define your relationship—and why it is never too late to create a stronger bond.Hopeful, relatable, and grounded in attachment research, Raising Securely Attached Kids offers guidance without shame or blame. It is an essential resource for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who wants to nurture confident, capable, and caring kids.Create the secure, lasting connection your child can carry into every stage of life.“Eli Harwood teaches the essentials of attachment, which can help parents 'show up' in ways that enable our children to become securely attached to us.” —Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., New York Times bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child“Eli Harwood brings infectious-fun energy, vulnerability, and fresh perspectives without shaming or blaming. Not only is Raising Securely Attached Kids a practical and actionable guide, it’s grounded in science and entertaining to read.” —Hilary Swank, actress, storyteller, mom of twins

What fills you with delight about your child? Do you get a chance to tell them enough? For busy parents, it's easy to lose sight of what matters. But taking just ten minutes at the end of each day to reflect and connect is crucial. This guided journal—meant for children ages 8 and up—offers a fun and self-directed way for both parent and child to be more playful, inspire connection, and delve deeper into what makes each other tick.Inside, you'll find 100+ meaningful prompts to boost your playful, fun-loving, & silly sides, share what inspires delight, explore common & unique interests, swap stories in lively conversations, grow self-confidence, create trust & memories together. As a family therapist, author Eli Harwood (aka Attachment Nerd) knows kids need parents to truly see them, feel their pain, and help them not to feel alone. Built on a strong foundation of attachment research, Uniquely Us is the only shared journal on the market designed to foster a secure attachment relationship between mom and son. Eli's reassuring voice reminds us that it's never too late to transform the way you and your son connect, and build a lifelong bond.

A practical roadmap for anyone determined to parent differently than they were raised. Because our kids can feel what we don't heal.The one book you wish your parents had, and your children will be glad you read. Healing from your own upbringing is hard enough—but how do you do that work while being the parent you wish you had?In this potent resource for parents and parents-to-be, licensed therapist and educator Eli Harwood targets the feelings, mindsets, and habits that often sabotage our parenting. Organised alphabetically by growth areas—many of which are symptoms of an insecure or traumatic past—this book provides punchy guidance to heal from things like:dealing with anger and anxietyour relationship with body imageour tendency for people-pleasing and comparing ourselves (and our kids)...so our kids don't have to.This book will help you heal yourself in order to become the best parent you can be.

Though there have been countless studies on how attachment styles affect our romantic relationships, Raising Securely Attached Kids is the first book to reframe the subject for caregivers and children.Licensed therapist and highly sought-after attachment research expert Eli Harwood illuminates the science that explores our innate human need to bond with other humans, and helps us harness it as the only parenting approach proven to have a lasting impact. Her loyal following—fast approaching the millions—connects to Eli’s accessible approach that helps everyone form secure and close relationships with their kids, which helps them develop resilience, confidence, and form close relationships in the future.“Eli Harwood brings infectious-fun energy, vulnerability, and fresh perspectives without shaming or blaming. Not only is Raising Securely Attached Kids a practical and actionable guide, it’s grounded in science and entertaining to read.” —Hilary Swank, actress, storyteller, mom of twinsHopeful and inspiring, this essential evidence-based guide shows parents, educators, and anyone with children in their lives that they are not alone in the questions and concerns they may have about raising confident, capable, and caring kids.Covering every parenting era from new-borns to adults, Raising Securely Attached Kids teaches simple, real-life strategies that will help you:Move past old patterns from your childhood to become the parent or caregiver you yearn to be—no matter what you went through growing upResolve past attachment traumas so you can offer a calm, connected, and secure baseCreate a secure attachment relationship with your kids by choosing connection over controlBuild and reinforce a strong foundation of trust with scripts and practical toolsUnderstand that it’s never too late to create a stronger bond with your children

Create secure, healthy, and deeply satisfying relationships by transforming your old attachment patterns with more than 140 prompts in this evidence-based, practical guided journal.Therapists agree the way to address troubling attachment patterns as an adult is through reflection. Licensed therapist, attachment nerd, and viral TikTok star Eli Harwood is here to help you do just that. Together, you will come to understand and transform the patterns in your romantic life. Want to find out why you're always running for the hills at the first sign of commitment or constantly spiralling with jealousy and anxiety? This journal is the answer.The research findings suggests that our attachment patterns are set in place as early as 10 months old—but the data of adult attachment comforts and assures that yes, everyone can change their attachment pattern.This workbook for romantically entangled (or romantically seeking) adults has:Prompts for reflecting on your current patterns of behaviour in datingResearch-based quizzes to help you delve into your patternsSpace to write about your past and present insecure patterns in relationshipsTips and tricks for your journey toward an earned secure attachment

"What fills you with delight about your child? Do you get a chance to tell them enough? For busy parents, it's easy to lose sight of what matters. But taking just ten minutes a few times a week to reflect and connect can work wonders.This guided journal—meant for children ages 8 and up and their parents—inspired connection and offers a fun and self-directed way for both parent and child to be more playful, inspire connection, and delve deeper into what makes each other tick.Inside, you'll find 100+ meaningful prompts to:• boost your playful, fun-loving, & silly sides•  share what inspires delight • explore common & unique interests • swap stories & have lively conversations, all in a safe space• grow self-confidence, create trust & memories togetherAs a therapist, author Eli Harwood (aka Attachment Nerd) knows kids need parents to truly see them, feel their pain, and help them not to feel alone. Built on a strong foundation of attachment research, Uniquely Us is the only shared journal on the market designed to foster a secure attachment relationship between mom and daughter.Eli's reassuring voice reminds us that it's never too late to transform the way you and your daughter connect."

A practical roadmap for anyone determined to parent differently than they were raised. Because our kids can feel what we don't heal.The one book you wish your parents had, and your children will be glad you read. Healing from your own upbringing is hard enough—but how do you do that work while being the parent you wish you had?In this potent resource for parents and parents-to-be, licensed therapist and educator Eli Harwood targets the feelings, mindsets, and habits that often sabotage our parenting. Organised alphabetically by growth areas—many of which are symptoms of an insecure or traumatic past—this book provides punchy guidance to heal from things like:dealing with anger and anxietyour relationship with body imageour tendency for people-pleasing and comparing ourselves (and our kids)...so our kids don't have to.This book will help you heal yourself in order to become the best parent you can be.

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER | Named Forbes’ 50 Most Influential BooksWinner of the Child Psychology Award for Literary Excellence“A comprehensive roadmap for parents who want to raise securely attached, emotionally healthy children. A parenting must-read.” —Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed., author of Tiny Humans, Big EmotionsBuild a lifelong foundation of connection, trust, confidence, and resilience with an evidence-based approach to secure attachment.Raising Securely Attached Kids is a practical parenting book that translates attachment science into accessible strategies for raising emotionally healthy children. Licensed therapist and attachment expert Eli Harwood shows parents and caregivers how connection-focused parenting can strengthen relationships, encourage open communication, and help children develop empathy, confidence, resilience, and the ability to form healthy relationships.Covering every stage from newborns through adulthood, this compassionate guide helps you:BREAK UNHEALTHY CYCLES: Recognize patterns from your own childhood and choose a more connected way of parenting.BECOME A SECURE BASE: Work through attachment wounds so you can respond with greater calm, consistency, and emotional awareness.CHOOSE CONNECTION OVER CONTROL: Build a secure attachment relationship while maintaining clear, healthy boundaries.STRENGTHEN TRUST: Use practical tools and ready-to-use scripts to navigate everyday parenting challenges.SUPPORT EMOTIONAL HEALTH: Help children develop confidence, empathy, resilience, and strong relationship skills.REPAIR AND RECONNECT: Learn why mistakes do not define your relationship—and why it is never too late to create a stronger bond.Hopeful, relatable, and grounded in attachment research, Raising Securely Attached Kids offers guidance without shame or blame. It is an essential resource for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who wants to nurture confident, capable, and caring kids.Create the secure, lasting connection your child can carry into every stage of life.“Eli Harwood teaches the essentials of attachment, which can help parents 'show up' in ways that enable our children to become securely attached to us.” —Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., New York Times bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child“Eli Harwood brings infectious-fun energy, vulnerability, and fresh perspectives without shaming or blaming. Not only is Raising Securely Attached Kids a practical and actionable guide, it’s grounded in science and entertaining to read.” —Hilary Swank, actress, storyteller, mom of twins

What fills you with delight about your child? Do you get a chance to tell them enough? For busy parents, it's easy to lose sight of what matters. But taking just ten minutes at the end of each day to reflect and connect is crucial. This guided journal—meant for children ages 8 and up—offers a fun and self-directed way for both parent and child to be more playful, inspire connection, and delve deeper into what makes each other tick.Inside, you'll find 100+ meaningful prompts to boost your playful, fun-loving, & silly sides, share what inspires delight, explore common & unique interests, swap stories in lively conversations, grow self-confidence, create trust & memories together. As a family therapist, author Eli Harwood (aka Attachment Nerd) knows kids need parents to truly see them, feel their pain, and help them not to feel alone. Built on a strong foundation of attachment research, Uniquely Us is the only shared journal on the market designed to foster a secure attachment relationship between mom and son. Eli's reassuring voice reminds us that it's never too late to transform the way you and your son connect, and build a lifelong bond.