“He’s a mama’s boy.”
“She just loves her Nana.”
“She is attached to her daddy’s side as soon as he’s home.”
I’m sure you’ve heard parents say each of these phrases. Some just think we’re talking about a baby’s favorite person. But in psychology, those statements are talking about attachment. Attachment is the bond and relationship between infants and their caregivers. Positive attachment is absolutely essential to healthy development in infants and children.
But what exactly are attachment styles and how can you foster healthy attachment in your baby? Read on to find out!
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