An article in the New York Times, entitled “Why a Baby’s Connection With a Parent Matters,” explores the relationship between parent and child, and the ways that self-confidence, problem-solving ability, independence, language competence, and the ability to build social relationships all start with the strength of this bond.
Children form attachments while in the womb, and research indicates that they can hear stories, music, and conversations during this time.
Attachments make for emotionally well-developed children, and while complex in that they can be both negative and positive, they truly dictate a great deal in our later lives.
Well worth a read. Full NYT article here.
