Child's Attachment to the Caregiver

Child's Attachment to the Caregiver Also Develops Their Self-Confidence

A child's attachment to their caregiver actually represents a safe island in their world. The caregiver is a support that provides confidence and peace to your child when you're at work or out. They respond attentively to the child's needs. Think about it: when you're not at home, the caregiver becomes the person who shares your child's laughter, excitement, and fears. This special relationship is a balancing element in the child's daily life. When your child trusts their caregiver, they hug them, find comfort in them, and are consoled by them when upset. At the same time, this warm relationship helps the child understand their own emotions, not fear learning new things, and get along well with others. 

The Caregiver Should Initially Focus Only on the Child, Not Housework 

There's no magic formula for a child to bond with the caregiver. Perhaps the most effective method is the simplest: spending plenty of time together. When a new caregiver starts, don't immediately burden them with responsibilities. Don't say "Do this, do that" in the first days, thinking "They shouldn't get used to comfort from the start." Let them play games with the child, read books, run in the park. Housework? That can wait a bit. What's important is for the caregiver and child to embrace each other.

Discuss with the Caregiver from the Beginning

As that sweet bond forms between the caregiver and child over time, you can gradually add other responsibilities. Be careful! Before they start the job, tell them: "In the beginning, just focus on the child/children, then we'll gradually discuss other tasks you can do while the child sleeps." This way, the caregiver is prepared, and your children gain a great friend.