You may have noticed that I’m going to come in here next week to talk about attachment, so what is attachment?

Attachment refers to the emotional bond or connection that forms between a child and their primary caregiver, typically in the early years of life.

This bond plays a crucial role in a child’s social and emotional development. It involves feelings of security, trust, and comfort, and it influences how individuals form relationships and regulate their emotions throughout their lives.

Attachment theory, developed by John Bowlby and later expanded upon by Mary Ainsworth, has been influential in understanding the dynamics of these emotional bonds.