Time constraints, financial worries, workplace stress and the allure of technology can all easily infringe on the vital one-to-one time between parent and infant, but the latest evidence-based research shows us that the importance of secure attachment cannot be underestimated. Where that doesn’t happen at home, it can happen at nursery between an emotionally available adult and infant.
Not only is it lovely in a relational sense to boost the connection between adult and child, it’s actually essential for the development of core social and emotional skills. Consistently positive connections between adults and children strengthen the infant’s immune system and promote emotional well-being.
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