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"The idea of the “good enough parent” goes back decades. |
"But we also looked at the timing and the nature of good things — relational health, connection to family, community and culture. |
Why Attachment Is Everything I Dr Gabor Maté - Video |
On childcare: "And good public policy would join them and would nourish both the family and these programs, forming a bond... read more |
"The attachment theory argues that a strong emotional and physical bond to one primary caregiver in our first years of life is critical to our development. |
"It has taken me countless hours of introspection to be here now, writing about my mother’s mistreatment of me and how it affected me. |
"As it turns out, hugs, cuddles, and comforting words, can help mitigate the effects of toxic stress for kids of all ages."
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"... through the COVID-19 threat, we have a chance to turn this potential adverse childhood experience (ACE) into a positive childhood experience (PCE). I have convinced myself that, yes, as we shelter-in-place we have a chance to heal-in-place... read more |
"Neuroscience, clinical science, developmental science all point to the need to meet babies' needs... read more |