313. Q&A: Is it possible to wean my strong-willed one-year-old off breastfeeding without damaging our bond?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg and I talk about...

• There is no correlation between a baby who self-weans and the development of a secure attachment.

• You’re going to piss off your kids a lot… that's totally normal and doesn’t mean that they won’t form a strong and healthy attachment to you.

• It makes sense your child wants what feels good to them, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that what they want is also what they need. 

• Helpful Hint: When your child stops breastfeeding, there is often a period of time where they will eat less - and this can lead to more anxiety, especially if you are doing this because of concerns over their nutrition.

• Clothing choices, accessible snacks, and meal planning: Some practical tips for moms who are ready to stop breastfeeding. 

• How to build your child’s distress tolerance and help them prepare for this big transition.

REFERENCES AND RELATED RESOURCES:

📚 Child of Mine: Feeding with Love and Good Sense, Revised and Updated Edition by Ellyn Satter

ADDITIONAL PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions with Dr. Eli Lebowitz

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about raising healthy eaters with Amelia Sherry

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about picky eating and ARFID with Dr. Yaara Shimshoni

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:

Go to https://drsarahbren.com/question to send us a question or a topic you want to hear us answer on Securely Attached - Beyond the Sessions!