Secure Attachment & Creating a Safe Space for Children in Divorce

Your child may not be able to tell you they feel unsafe, unseen, or alone — but their behavior will. In this webinar, Sarah R. Moore — author of Peaceful Discipline, Board Chair of the American Society for the Positive Care of Children, and founder of Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting — breaks down the science of attachment and what it really means to raise a securely attached child during and after divorce. Whether you're co-parenting with a difficult ex, navigating different parenting styles across two households, or simply trying to do right by your kids in an incredibly hard season — this session gives you a clear, compassionate framework for showing up. In this session, you'll learn: 🧠 The four attachment styles and what they look like in children 💛 Why secure attachment is the single greatest gift you can give your child ✅ The Four S's of Secure Attachment: Seen, Safe, Soothed & Secure — and exactly how to provide them 🏠 How different co-parenting styles affect your child's sense of safety 💬 How to talk to your kids about hard things without making it worse 🌿 Why self-compassion isn't optional — it's part of being a better parent 🔄 The truth about "earned" secure attachment — healing is always possible Live Q&A topics include: How to co-parent with someone who refuses to cooperate Parenting securely when there's a history of abuse or protective orders What to do when your child refuses to visit the other parent Parentification, fawning, and what they signal Co-parenting when a child has a mood disorder Navigating coercive control, narcissism, and high-conflict dynamics Maximizing connection when you only have limited custody time NOTE: TalkingParents' Co-Parenting & Coffee webinars are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as therapy or legal advice on individual issues. Always consult with a qualified mental health professional or attorney regarding these matters. 👋 About the Expert Sarah R. Moore is the author of Peaceful Discipline, founder of Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting, and Board Chair of the American Society for the Positive Care of Children. Her work is grounded in connection-based parenting and evidence-backed tools for raising emotionally healthy kids. 🌐 Website & free mini-course: dandelion-seeds.com 📖 Book: Peaceful Discipline by Sarah R. Moore Also referenced: Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg Research by Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, Dr. Daniel J. Siegel & Eli Harwood 📱 About TalkingParents TalkingParents is the all-in-one co-parenting communication platform trusted by over half a million parents. Every message, call, and payment is securely recorded and unalterable — so you always have the documentation you need. 👉 Learn more at https://www.talkingparents.com ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:34 The Four Attachment Styles 8:14 Importance of Secure Attachment 11:01 Four S's of Secure Attachment 18:04 Kids Raised with Different Parenting Styles 23:57 Connection Based Parenting 25:31 Peaceful Discipline 27:50 Live Q & A #CoParenting #SecureAttachment #ChildOfDivorce #CoParentingHelp #PeacefulDiscipline #ChildMentalHealth #DivorceAndKids #SharedParenting #AttachmentParenting #TalkingParents