by Steve Eilertsen | Oct 4, 2022 | Laying the Foundations
What every parent should know about attachment This is a topic very close to Dr. Belsham’s heart and he speaks to new and expectant parents at every opportunity. What they should have told you in antenatal classes but probably didn’t is covered here in Laying the...
by Dr Brendan Belsham | May 21, 2014 | Laying the Foundations
This is a very common refrain from parents and teachers alike. But what does it mean exactly, what are the causes, and what can be done about it? We all want to believe the best for our children, academically and in every other sphere. It is natural for parents to...
by Dr Brendan Belsham | Nov 17, 2013 | Laying the Foundations
The recent upsurge in media reports of school bullying has prompted parents and professionals to explore the factors which protect children against the consequences of this scourge. There will always be bullies, so how do we ‘immunise’ our children against them? This...
by Dr Brendan Belsham | Jan 14, 2013 | Laying the Foundations
What is attachment? Attachment refers to the close emotional bonds of affection that develop between babies and their primary caregivers. In contrast to bonding, which is one-way, from mother to baby, and can be instantaneous, attachment refers to what happens in the...
