Family Life
Family as a Source of Emotional Safety
A child's first understanding of safety comes from family. Before children can navigate the wider world, they need to know that home is a place where...
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Emotions
Why a Sense of Safety Is Essential for an Infant's Mental Health
The infant brain is exquisitely responsive to safety and threat. But unlike an adult brain, which has cortical systems capable of moderating threat re...
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Emotions
The Role of Parents in Supporting Emotional Stability
Parents often search for the right thing to do when their child is emotionally dysregulated. The developmental science suggests that what matters more...
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