A Secure Base Parent-child Attachment — And Healt...

: A child only feels free to explore and learn when they have confidence in their caregiver’s availability. Without this security, exploration is inhibited by anxiety. Key Insights for Parents and Professionals

: When a child is frightened or ill, the caregiver acts as a "safe haven," providing the reassurance needed to deactivate the child's stress response and return to play. A SECURE BASE Parent-Child Attachment and Healt...

: Bowlby defines a "secure base" as a dependable caregiver from whom a child can venture out to explore the world and to whom they can return for comfort and protection when distressed. : A child only feels free to explore

: Children build mental "maps" based on their caregiver's responsiveness. A secure child develops a model of themselves as worthy of love and others as reliable. A SECURE BASE Parent-Child Attachment and Healt...