Attachment Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC)

Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC) is a specialized program designed to help parents and caregivers form stronger bonds with their infants. It's focused on enhancing the quality of your relationship with your baby, ultimately fostering better emotional and behavioral health for your child as they grow.

The first few years of a child's life are critical for their development, and the relationships they form during this time can significantly influence their emotional and social well-being. ABC aims to assist you in forming a secure and nurturing bond with your baby, which is fundamental to their healthy development.

Through the ABC program, you'll learn how to better understand and respond to your baby's signals and needs. This could mean learning how to soothe your baby when they're upset, responding warmly and consistently to their needs, or following their lead during play and interactions. These practices help your baby feel secure and loved, fostering their ability to regulate their emotions and behavior effectively.

ABC is also about minimizing behaviors that might be unintentionally scary or confusing for your baby. Sometimes, even actions intended to be playful or fun might be overwhelming for infants. By becoming more aware of these actions, you can create an environment that feels consistently safe and comforting to your baby.

Overall, the ABC program involves about 12-15 sessions. In each session, a trained parent coach provides live feedback and guidance as you interact with your baby. This immediate feedback helps you apply new strategies right away, enhancing your ability to connect with your baby and address their emotional needs effectively.

The aim of ABC isn't just to address immediate concerns, but to provide you with skills and knowledge that will enhance your parenting and help your baby thrive, both now and in the future. It's an approach that recognizes the profound impact of early parent-child interactions on a child's development, and your power as a parent to shape these interactions in positive ways.