What's the real truth about parent-child attachment?
GEMs, January 25, 2010: The 3 Cs: Keys to Raising Happy, Caring, Responsible Kids (Part 1: Connection)
Research shows that the number one protective factor in a child's life is enduring connections to caring, supportive adults. These essential connections begin in the earliest days of a child's life, ideally in the context of the family where strong, secure attachments to parents and other sensitive, responsive caregivers lay the foundation for later development. Because attachment is Dr. Marti's area of specialization, Erin actually solicits her mom's guidance on this important topic. (And Marti promises to try to keep unsolicited advice to a minimum!)
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