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dr deborah macnamara making sense of kids and teens 1 home 2 about 3 books 4 counselling 5 speaking x 6 courses 7 articles 8 infographics 9 events 10 contact developmental science translated into practical love you are your kid s best bet developmental science translated into practical love you are your kid s best bet developmental science translated into practical love you are your kid s best bet developmental science translated into practical love you are your kid s best bet developmental science translated into practical love you are your kid s best bet developmental science translated into practical love you are your kid s best bet developmental science translated into practical love you are your kid s best bet developmental science translated into practical love you are your kid s best bet rest play attach feel course login menu a developmental guide for parents and caregivers what highly sensitive kids wished you knew about them get your free guide menu supporting parents educators and caregivers in understanding what kids need to grow and how to provide it in everyday life when kids get stuck we make sense of why and what they need to flourish 6 attachment rituals to hold onto your kids through the years for more than 25 years dr deborah macnamara has helped parents educators and helping professionals understand the developmental forces that shape behaviour emotions learning and relationships welcome as a counsellor educator develomentalist and science based practioner she translates developmental science into everyday practice helping adults create the conditions for children to grow and adapt deborah makes sense of kids that others struggle to understand bringing clarity to behaviour and confidence to the adults who care for them more about deborah there is nothing like the immaturity in our kids to test the maturity in us understanding what lies beneath their behaviour transforms what we do when we understand we lead differently we make sense of the child or teen rather than react to them and can figure out what they need to grow we lean on insight rooted in developmental science to help us work at the roots of the problem and we remember we are answer our kids are looking for when we have a clear understanding of what s happening beneath the surface emotionally developmentally or relationally something shifts in us it s about keeping relationship at the center putting emotion under the microscope and using development as the measure of whether we re on track it s about developmental insight profound enough to change everything and practical enough to apply today because when we understand what s going on underneath we don t just manage our kids we create the conditions for them to grow raising a child is more than just a list of things we do it s about who we are to them and we become because of loving them when we lead with insight and connection we become what every child needs most someone who makes sense of them someone who doesn t give up someone who is their answer growing kids who flourish begins with making sense of what they truly need to thrive it asks us to understand our unique role in providing these conditions whether we are a parent teacher care provider or helping professional explore courses gather to eat beneath the worry attention issues courses to help you be your kid s best bet deborah is truly a force knowledgeable and caring so helpful and informative workshop participant dr macnamara brings everything back to the most important factor attachment i use her strategies daily to support my students especially when they show signs of frustration and opposition educator deb is always inspiring with so many valuable takeaways as a teacher and a parent i could listen to her forever parent and educator what we believe about growth it starts with relationship but that alone isn t enough while relationship is the root of resilience emotional maturity and social development kids also need other key conditions to grow well we need to prioritize safety not pressure because safety unlocks growth we need to seek to understand because when we understand we lead with heart and kids follow a child or teen can t grow if they don t feel safe enough to feel that s why we champion the adults in a kid s life to be their best bet not perfect but present attuned and growing too a developmental guide to staying your child s home base through every stage of growing up want to go deeper get the guide download six attachment rituals for holding onto our kids through the years dr deborah macnamara offers engaging talks for parents educators and professionals on key topics in child and adolescent development emotion and relational health deep insight meets everyday application for learning that stays with you long after the event speaking explore deborah s award winning books rest play grow nourished and her children s picture book the sorry plane grounded in developmental science and brought to life through story they offer insight and guidance for the adults kids need most books meet with one of our developmental and registered clinical counsellors to make sense of your child or teen we help you understand what s underneath the behaviour so you can make headway on challenging issues counselling start your journey learn more speaking topics human development isn t a checklist it s a journey and caring for someone whether you re a parent teacher or professional isn t just something you do it transforms you too because when you make sense of toddlers to teens you don t just help them grow you grow alongside them this is a place to put the pieces back together to understand what s stuck what s working and what helps both of you flourish sign up to know when we go live join us in reclaiming the story of human development one insight at a time listen to the latest episode of the kid s best bet podcast for stories science and support wherever you are on the journey articles read 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