Bonding: Building The Foundations Of Secure Attachment And Independence [Paperback]

Marshall H. Klaus (Author), John H. Kennell (Author), Phyllis H. Klaus (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0201441985 | ISBN-13: 978-0201441987 | Publication Date: October 1, 1996 | Edition: 1

The mighty bond between parent and child is one of the enduring wonders of psychology. John Kennell and Marshall and Phyllis Klaus bring decades of research, insight, and clinical practice into one book that offers parents, and those who care for them during pregnancy, everything they need to know to enhance this essential relationship. This important work explores the effects of various birth practices and situations—prenatal testing, labor support, testing of newborns, breast feeding, prematurity, and adoption—on the parents’ feelings and on the development of later attachment and independence.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Marshall, Phyllis Klaus, and John Kennell, authors of the classic Parent-Infant Bonding (1982, o.p.), do an amazing job with their latest title. The authors discuss the crucial bonding experience and the most important relationship in a child's life?that between parent and child. All bonding situations that take place during pregnancy, birth, and the early months of life are discussed. Studies cited in the book indicate that "well-bonded" babies, and even younger children (up to age seven), have remarkably higher test scores and better academic grades in school and are more successful overall. Must reading for new parents, this title will help to lay a secure basis for future independence of the child. This informative yet easy-to-read book is essential for all libraries.?Marty D. Evensvold, Magnolia P.L., Tex.
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In a follow-up to their book Parent-Infant Bonding, child researchers Klaus, Kennell, and Klaus present effective methods for parents to heighten the bonding experience between them and their children. They begin by discussing those things parents can do before their child's birth to lay the groundwork for a better relationship, including managing those prebirth fears parents often have. After labor, "early connections [within] the first hour of life" are stressed, including the need to understand the baby's "astonishing natural talents." In the days and weeks after birth, dealing with postpartum depression and parental expectations are extremely important. The authors offer insight and understanding on potential bonding difficulties with infants who are born prematurely or with birth defects, including the effects of parental guilt and anxiety. Cleanly written and free of jargon. A fine aid for all soon-to-be parents. Brian McCombie --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 268 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Press; 1 edition (October 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201441985
• ISBN-13: 978-0201441987
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #464,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nature Bonding with babies is sharing love, July 11, 2009

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This review is from: Bonding: Building the Foundations of Secure Attachment and Independence (Hardcover)

I love this book of direct parent-infant contact to essential for parenting babies after birth. it explains many natural needs baby has for skin to skin, eye to eye, nursing, family bed, playing & bathing together, cuddling, carrying baby on body & accepting all emotions naturally caring. It includes bonding after hospital & homebirthing, is also called 'attachment' parenting & they assert is essential for belonging & independence for babies growing up whole. This "Bonding" is mostly for natural birthing parents or anyone who needs bonding from childhood & even lovers now, who weren't bonded growing up, as i missed, so we can learn deep feelings of love touching with trust. Even little girls love carrying & caring for babies, is good practice for them birthing & bonding later.

6 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book tells everything you need to know about bonding, March 16, 1999

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This review is from: Bonding: Building The Foundations Of Secure Attachment And Independence (Paperback)

This book compiles years of research to give parents the best source for information on building stable relationships with their children