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Rest, Play, Grow by Deborah MacNamara — WisdomDeck honest review
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Rest, Play, Grow

by Deborah MacNamara

Neufeld's developmental attachment approach for preschoolers: why they are immature, why that is right, and how rest in relationship lets them grow. Thoughtful and reassuring.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Maturity cannot be rushed.
  2. Rest in attachment enables growth.
  3. Tears of futility are healthy.

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Attachment for preschoolers.

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