Ask the Expert: building a healthy attachment

Attachment refers to an emotional bond between a child and his or her parent, with its purpose being to make a child safe, secure and protected. To answer your questions on attachment and why it is a foundation for your child's development, we have Yasmeen Kassim - child psychologist, who will be our Expert for this session 👩🏼‍⚕️ So leave your questions in the comment section below before the session on 28 September (Monday)! 🤩

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Hi Doctor. What is Secure Attachment? What are the long term impacts of a secure attachment? What does my child need?

Yasmeen Kassim

Child Psychologist

5y ago

A secure attachment has at least three functions: (1) Help a child feel safe when frightened or uncomfortable, (2) Help a child feel secure enough to explore the world, essential to growth and development, (3) Help a child accept, and regulate his/her emotional experience. To develop a secure attachment is responding to a baby’s needs so that they can develop confidence in getting their needs met by their parents and caregivers.

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