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Attachment theory is based on the belief that the mother-child bond is the essential and primary force in infant development, and thus forms the basis of coping, negotiation of relationships, and personality development. At each developmental point, the infant must have a close attachment with a consistent caregiver to ensure protection in the face of both internal changes and environment stimuli. In this article, Lauren Lindsey Porter discusses how attachment is, quite simply, a key to survival. From the July/August 2003 issue of Mothering Magazine. 10 pages. Digital format only.
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"Our instincts have long told us to meet the needs of our babies, even when we haven’t understood how or why. Now compelling cross-discipline, integrative research joins the findings of neurology, psychiatry, biology, genetics, and psychology to hand us the keys to unlocking the mysteries of parenting. This research offers clear evidence that creates a fundamental understanding of why attachment is the cornerstone of infant development, and how to create a secure environment that guides our children to their fullest potential"
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