Tag: attachment

Epigenetic study suggests early childhood experiences may affect mothering style

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From the University of Toronto Mississauga press release by Kimberley Wright: Although a doting mom cuddling and caressing her infant may not seem to have much in common with a… Read more »

Study suggests possibility of predicting if child will react to newborn sibling with jealousy

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From the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) via MedicalXPress: Parents who play with a doll and then ignore their child, elicit the same jealous behavior in the child as… Read more »

Study links insecure attachment in childhood to higher risk of obesity during adolescence

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From the Ohio State University press release: The quality of the emotional relationship between a mother and her young child could affect the potential for that child to be obese… Read more »

Study suggests ability to love, trust and resolve conflict is already present in babies

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From the Association for Psychological Science press release: The ability to trust, love, and resolve conflict with loved ones starts in childhood – way earlier than you may think. That… Read more »