Anya

“Kent Hoffman, Glenn Cooper, and Bert Powell and their groundbreaking work with Circle of Security International, as published in their book Raising a Secure Child.”
― Tammy Schamuhn, The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children

“awareness is how overuse of screen time can be very addictive for anybody, particularly for children whose brains are vulnerable and still growing and forming. Studies have shown how overuse of screen time affects the prefrontal cortex of the brain, similar to the effect of cocaine. Screen use releases excessive amounts of dopamine, which creates cravings for the device in the same way a smoker craves a cigarette—it’s highly rewarding and, thus, highly addictive.”
― Tammy Schamuhn, The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children

“Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents by Eli R. Lebowitz.”
― Tammy Schamuhn, The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children

“Support is followed by independence. Children aren’t ready to dive into the deep end until they feel safe in the shallow end first.”
― Tammy Schamuhn, The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children