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From their first days, babies naturally look to their parents or caregivers to respond to them in consistent, sensitive, and loving ways. When babies and children find their caregivers to be responsive, they form secure attachments to them. Secure attachments help give children the confidence to explore their world, learn, and grow. While the early years of infancy are important, attachments can be formed and improved throughout childhood and the teen years.
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Secure attachments form when a parent or caregiver responds sensitively and consistently to a child’s needs
When separated from a parent or caregiver, a securely attached baby is usually quickly comforted by the caregiver’s return
Children who form secure attachments are less likely to struggle as teens or to experience mental illness later in life
Most mothers and fathers report that they hug their children and tell their children that they love them every day, with daily hugs as high as 90% or more for the youngest children
Many studies have shown that warmth in the parent-child relationship is related to positive outcomes for children (Child Trends DataBank)
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