“Hold On to Your Kids”: The Importance of Re-Establishing Adult Connection and Leadership
Jennifer Rapley Jennifer Rapley

“Hold On to Your Kids”: The Importance of Re-Establishing Adult Connection and Leadership

🧠 Why do psychologists warn about peer orientation in children?
In Hold On to Your Kids, Canadian developmental psychologist Dr. Gordon Neufeld explains how children who become more emotionally attached to peers than to adults may experience delays in emotional maturity, increased anxiety, and behavioural challenges.

In our latest blog, we explore this research—and how consistent adult presence through a live-in au pair can be a solution to reinforce parental guidance, promote healthy development, and support family values in a fast-paced world.

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