Raising Securely Attached Kids by Eli Harwood Summary
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Discover the science of secure attachment with therapist Eli Harwood's USA TODAY bestseller. Endorsed by Hilary Swank for its "infectious-fun energy" and scientific grounding, this compassionate guide offers practical strategies for every parenting stage. What if better connection, not perfect parenting, is what children truly need?
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When Your Child's Tears Become Your Teacher
Picture a mother hiding in a broom closet, sobbing-not because she wants to burden her nine-year-old daughter, but because she's drowning in depression and unprocessed trauma. That daughter could feel the "ghosts" of her mother's pain even through closed doors, developing a pattern of hypervigilance and desperate attempts to fix what wasn't hers to repair. This is how attachment wounds travel through generations, invisible yet profoundly felt. But here's the transformative truth: that same mother eventually chose hope, sought help, and began healing-breaking a cycle that could have continued indefinitely. This moment illustrates what secure attachment is really about: not perfection, but the courage to face our own wounds so they don't become our children's inheritance. Roughly half of us grew up without secure attachments, yet we can all achieve what researchers call "earned secure attachment"-the ability to give our children what we never received ourselves.
The Invisible Foundation That Changes Everything
The Mechanic Versus the Pilot
Surfing Emotional Waves Instead of Stopping Them
The Confidence That Comes From Being Truly Seen
Structure as a Gift, Not a Prison
Letting Go Without Losing Connection
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
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"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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