Imagine a newborn baby. His father is long gone. His mother is addicted to methamphetamines and suffering from mental illness. A loving foster family cares for the child for the next three years and ...

Source: flickr: Attachment-1 by Jencu, CC by 2.0 Some feminists have criticized attachment theory as being a sexist attack on working mothers. Their influence may be part of the reason so many ...

Healthy bonds between parents and their children are crucial for the emotional wellness of both parties, especially the latter. The way a child connects with their parents informs the nature of their ...

Attachment theory is almost everywhere. In magazines and books, in the news, on social media and in our conversations with each other. Originally rooted in developmental psychology, the theory ...

Dr. Shannon Curry, clinical psychologist and director of the Curry Psychology Group in Orange County, California, expanded on the basis for Bowlby’s attachment theory. “Bowlby recognized a pattern of ...

It’s not that unusual to want people to be able to satisfy your needs for closeness. New research on attachment style and ...

Attachment theory is a tremendous field of research that is fascinating to read about. For our purposes, I will sum it up very quickly: The way our parent/primary caregiver interacts with us when we ...

A secure attachment helps children feel confident and safe as they explore the world. Children with secure attachment are better at handling emotions and developing strong friendships. Building a ...

"They fuck you up, your mum and dad. They may not mean to, but they do. They fill you with the faults they had. And add some extra, just for you." These are the words of poet Philip Larkin, penned in ...