The attachment to primary caregivers gives children a secure base to explore the world around them.

The quality or security of their attachment has a significant bearing on their future emotional and social development and is linked to emotional understanding and range of social and school readiness outcomes.

Dr Janet Rose, Norland University of Early Childhood

Dr Karen McInnes, Norland University of Early Childhood

 

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