The Importance of Secure Attachment in Infancy

This is a wonderful 5-minute video that explains the foundations of attachment theory and its psychological, social, medical, and economic implications. There are also helpful practical tips to help parents take steps towards bringing up securely attached children. A must see!

Enjoy…

2012-11-11T13:08:49-05:00

About the Author: Dan Flanders

Dr. Flanders is the owner and executive director of Kindercare Pediatrics and also co-owner and co-director of kidEcare. He has special interest in primary care, nutrition, obesity, and feeding/eating disorders. Dr. Flanders completed his undergraduate and medical education at McGill University and pediatrics training at the University of Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children. Dr. Flanders is on staff at the North York General Hospital and is an adjunct lecturer at the University of Toronto’s Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine.

4 Comments

Tibie Flanders November 13, 2012 at 8:59 am

I love every word and every visual here.
As you suggested, I really enjoyed this.
Dr. Flanders November 13, 2012 at 9:02 am

Thanks mom. Here’s hoping I’m securely attached 😉
Joann Woolley November 25, 2012 at 1:27 am

Thank you for putting into words so eloquently why it is so important for us to pay attention to our babies – having a scientific sound reason will help many parents to get others off their back.
Cristina December 13, 2012 at 2:27 pm

Thank you Dr Flanders!Great advice as always!

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The Importance of Secure Attachment in Infancy

About the Author: Dan Flanders

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