Attachment and parental sensitivity
Attachment and parental sensitivity – their role in supporting good child development and lifelong positive outcomes
This think piece on attachment and parental sensitivity for Action for Children is co-authored by Dr Janet Rose (Principal)
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.