When a baby cries The power of crying can really be felt when an infant cries. The sound of a baby crying is super irritating for some and downright painful for others. The sound can literally hurt your ears. For some of us, it also causes extreme anxiety. I absolutely hate when my child cries. […]
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What is attachment theory? Humans are born with the need to connect with others and seek social contact. We are made to develop attachments.4,5 Attachment most generally refers to the connection between two people. When we talk about attachment and children or how attachment affects development, we refer to the connection or relationship between an
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In order to understand social emotional development, it may be helpful to understand what emotions are and why healthy emotional development is important. Although we all have emotions and generally understand what they are, they can be hard to define. In fact, even researchers struggle to agree on a single definition. Let’s explore it together.
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Although empathy has become a buzzword, it’s grossly misunderstood and is often incorrectly defined by the media. Despite this, empathy remains one of the most powerful and valuable skillsets a person can have. I answer two questions below, “what is empathy” and “why is empathy important,” and I describe three types of empathy and provide
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Social-emotional development helps us to understand who we are and how we fit in the world. Social-emotional development is how children develop self-confidence and a sense of importance and value in the world. It also helps children develop empathy and the ability to create healthy relationships.
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