First Connections
If you are a parent of an infant and feeling a little overwhelmed, you're not alone. This website can help!
First Connections, developed by Health Canada, provides helpful information on some basic things that infants need - things that are so simple but so important. You will learn about what infant attachment is, why it is important and how you can help your baby develop it. There is information n a Parent Help Line, which provides a toll free telephone service 24 hours a day. You can also learn about some great parenting programs that may be available online or in your community. This really is a wonderful website for parents and caregivers of babies. Check it out!
If you are a professional working with families of infants and feel a need to brush up on attachment theory, this is the website for you!
On the First Connections website, you can review what attachment is, the various types and the developmental milestones. You can quickly access information about typical caregiver and infant behaviour patterns for each type. You can also read suggestions on how to help parents interpret their baby's behaviour and respond in ways that promote healthy attachment. For clear, concise and helpful information at your fingertips, have a look at the website.
URL:http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/mh-sm/mhp-psm/pub/fc-pc/index.html