Right from the start - Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood ...
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What is Attachment<br />
an affectional bond or tie between and infant and<br />
his/her mo<strong>the</strong>r figure<br />
Bowlby’s Attachment Theory<br />
• proximity-maintaining behaviours<br />
• <strong>for</strong> protection<br />
• in balance with exploration system<br />
• “secure base”<br />
What is NOT Attachment<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r parental roles:<br />
teacher, playmate, physical caregiver<br />
<strong>Centre</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Excellence</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Early</strong> <strong>Childhood</strong> Development 3