This week we talk about Baby's parental preferences, why they are understandable and healthy, and share a few tips for helping better connect with your partner over this tricky topic. Items covered include:

• Familiarity and Safety needs drive Baby's behavior
• The Hierarchy of Attachment
• Balancing Baby's preferences and parental abilities
• Bostering your own abilities to share the load, and lots more
• Special tips for Dads struggling in this space
• And no, weaning is not the answer!

Article Referenced:

Hierarchy of Attachment- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0163638312001117

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