Attachment Theory and the Importance of Early Brain Development

Kids & Family

The most important tenet of Attachment theory is that young children need to develop a relationship with at least one primary caregiver for normal social and emotional development.

But in a world where parents, not just teenagers, are constantly distracted by mobile apps, social media, email and text messages, how do we ensure our kids are ok?

Guest: Megan Gallagher (PG Dip Teaching, M.Ed.)

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