313. Q&A: Is it possible to wean my strong-willed one-year-old off breastfeeding without damaging our bond?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg and I talk about...   There is no correlation between a baby who self-weans and the development of a secure attachment. You’re going to piss off your kids a lot… that's totally normal and doesn’t mean that they won’t form a strong and healthy attachment to you. It makes sense your child wants what feels good to them, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that what they want is also what they need.  Helpful Hint: When your child stops breastfeeding, there is often a period of time where they will eat less - and this can lead to more anxiety, especially if you are doing this because of concerns over their nutrition. Clothing choices, accessible snacks, and meal planning: Some practical tips for moms who are ready to stop breastfeeding.  How to build your child’s distress tolerance and help them prepare for this big transition.     REFERENCES AND RELATED RESOURCES:   📚 Child of Mine: Feeding with Love and Good Sense, Revised and Updated Edition by Ellyn Satter     ADDITIONAL PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:   🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions with Dr. Eli Lebowitz   🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about raising healthy eaters with Amelia Sherry   🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about picky eating and ARFID with Dr. Yaara Shimshoni     WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:   Go to https://drsarahbren.com/question to send us a question or a topic you want to hear us answer on Securely Attached - Beyond the Sessions!