Mollie, at 3 years old, had always sought the comfort of her mother’s presence at bedtime. Each night, she would ask Mum to stay with her, sometimes taking up to an hour to fall asleep. While this wasn’t an issue for Mum, an attachment parent who believed deeply in offering comfort and reassurance, it became challenging when Mollie’s baby sister also needed attention. Mollie’s fear of being alone at night began to grow, and she would wake up during the night, calling for her parents. Mum wanted to help Mollie feel secure and confident but also knew it was time to guide her towards independence, all while remaining true to her holistic, attachment-based parenting philosophy.