“What happens is often times we coddle and hug and interact with very young children and then in our culture we seem to stop at a particular point in time – like [with] school-age children, they don’t need that, we don’t need to talk to them, they’re
Provide Consistent and Loving Care
Babies and young children have an intense need for the physical presence of a consistent, loving, responsive caregiver: ideally a parent. If it becomes necessary, choose an alternate caregiver who has formed a bond with the child and who cares for him in a way that strengthens the attachment relationship. Keep schedules flexible, and minimize stress and fear during short separations.
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Art’tachment, an app for parents, "is designed to enable you to better meet your child’s need for connectedness and stimulation." It includes activities to do together and scientific insights to better understand your child. |
"The ACE study has demonstrated how impactful adverse childhood experiences are on an individual; impacting mental, emotional and social growth as well as negatively affecting physical health. |
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"Caregivers that are sensitive, and have playful, positive interactions with their babies are helping to promote positive social-emotional development," Rogers told CafeMom. |
"Yet in all 50 states, many family court lawyers and judges exercise the free reign to ignore the expected outcome of science and research, and the testimony of domestic violence and child abuse experts. |
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