Will you really feel that instant rush of love the moment your baby is born? What if you don't — does that mean something's wrong? This complete, reassuring guide walks new parents through the real science of bonding and attachment, from skin-to-skin contact and eye contact to responsive parenting and nighttime connection. Whether you're a birth mother, father, non-birthing partner, or adoptive parent — and whether your birth went exactly as planned or involved a NICU stay, a C-section, or postpartum anxiety — this guide shows you that secure attachment is built through small, everyday moments, not a single perfect one. Packed with practical techniques, age-by-age activities, and honest answers to the worries every new parent carries, this guide gives you the confidence to build a deep, lasting bond with your baby, one ordinary moment at a time.
Will you really feel that instant rush of love the moment your baby is born? What if you don't — does that mean something's wrong? This complete, reassuring guide walks new parents through the real science of bonding and attachment, from skin-to-skin contact and eye contact to responsive parentin...