ERIC Number: EJ691499
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Apr
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-0300-4430
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Supporting Secure Parent-Child Attachments: The Role of the Non-Parental Caregiver
Marty, Ana H.; Readdick, Christine A.; Walters, Connor M.
Early Child Development and Care, v175 n3 p271-283 Apr 2005
Parent-child attachment has been extensively confirmed as a central contributing factor to children's positive developmental outcomes. Theory and research imply that the non-parental caregiver is an important figure that may assist parents in the development of a secure attachment relationship with their infants. Specific practices that increase daily face-to-face time of the parent and child, reinforce baby's budding attachment with the parent and reinforce the parent's close relationship with baby are suggested in this article. These recommendations, if incorporated as program practices, have substantial ramifications for non-parental caregivers, center directors, parents and children. Furthermore, directions for confirmatory resource and public police development are implied.
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Caregivers, Attachment Behavior, Parent Child Relationship, Interpersonal Relationship, Child Development, Caregiver Role, Caregiver Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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