Today's parents are constantly under the pressure of perfection. However, while they strive to do everything right, there is a risk of overlooking what children truly need to feel emotionally safe throughout their lives.

The Circle of Security, the simple yet powerful parenting strategies that Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper, and Bert Powell have taught to thousands of families, are documented for the first time in this self-help book. Through vivid stories and unique practical tools, this book paves the way for secure attachment.

The keys are understanding ourselves, flexibility, and our willingness to make mistakes and learn from them. You can learn:

• How to achieve a balance between nurturing and the tendency to protect on one hand, and fostering your child's independence on the other.
• What emotional needs an infant or an older child may express when their behavior confuses you.
• How your own upbringing affects the way you raise your children and what you can do about it.

Kent Hoffman, RelD, Glen Cooper, MA, and Bert Powell, MA, are internationally recognized psychotherapists. They translate complex developmental research and clinical information into clear and understandable guidelines for individuals and families. Much of their work focuses on the Circle of Security, a groundbreaking method analyzed in this book.