‘Something to hold onto’ The Importance of a Security Blanket for Young Children

‘Having something to hold on to can help them to navigate through their lives creating amazing human relationships Kay looks at the importance of security blankets and why they are so important to young children as they make their first connections and relationships. Listen in and find out how ‘the security blanket’ whether it’s a small toy or a complete duvet plays a crucial role for young children as they make their first steps out into the wider world.   KEY TAKEAWAYS As parents, we don’t really understand the value of a security blanket to a child. In 1951 they started research into the importance of security blankets and transition objects – any material that an infant attributes special value and helps them make the necessary shift from the earliest oral relationship. Security objects are empowering helping the child to make connections and relationships away from their parents. Every aspect of the item is part of a unique relationship between the security blanket and the child. Parents should seek to support the child with their security blanket They are a tool to boost the self-confidence of a child and empower them It helps them leave their parents and deal with the situations they meet during a day with others at playgroup or nursery.   BEST MOMENTS ‘It’s something to hold on to’ ‘He’s on to the next adventure of his life’ ‘My son has found the biggest security blanket ever’    VALUABLE RESOURCES IVF Before and After Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/ https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.