
08/19/2025
đ Understanding Attachment Styles đ
Did you know that the way we connect with others â and even parent â often comes from our attachment style? Recognizing your style can help you build healthier relationships and stronger bonds with your children.
Here are the 4 main styles:
1. Secure â
Comfortable with intimacy and trust
Able to balance independence and closeness
Often communicates needs clearly
2. Anxious / Preoccupied đ
Seeks constant reassurance and closeness
Worries about being abandoned or unloved
May struggle with boundaries
3. Dismissive / Avoidant đŞ
Values independence highly
Avoids emotional closeness or vulnerability
May minimize the importance of relationships
4. Fearful / Avoidant đ°
Desires connection but fears it will hurt
Struggles with trust and intimacy
Can fluctuate between closeness and withdrawal
Understanding your style â and your childâs â can help you respond with empathy, patience, and love. đą
đĄ Tip: Reflection + small intentional changes in how you connect can transform relationships over time.
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Kaye Brown Collins