Understanding Attachment: the Science
PhD-level research, clearly explained for parents
This downloadable guide walks you through what the science actually says about attachment, and what to do with it.
Inside, you'll find:
The real story behind the four attachment styles — not just what they are, but what the physiology (heart rate and cortisol research) reveals about what's happening underneath calm or clingy behaviour
Where attachment theory actually comes from — Bowlby, Ainsworth, and Mary Main's research, explained without the jargon
Age-by-age strategies from birth to 10 — specific, practical responses for each stage, including what to do when your toddler is clingy, when your school-age child pulls away, and everything between
Rupture and repair — why losing your patience doesn't undo secure attachment, and exactly what to say to reconnect afterwards
Diagrams and visual summaries throughout, including a full timeline of secure attachment by age
Referenced throughout — 25+ peer-reviewed sources, including Bowlby, Ainsworth, Sroufe, and van IJzendoorn. You’ll receive the .pdf guide immediately after purchase.
About the author
I'm Emily, and I'm currently completing a PhD in Child Development focused on attachment and emotion regulation in parent-child interactions. I’m a published author in the field. I created this guide because I want parents to have access to the science in an easy-to-digest format, without having to wade through the hundreds of studies I have.
An accessible overview for caregivers, rooted in science, including an overview of attachment theory, the history of the beginnings, what modern science tells us, and tips and strategies for building secure attachment with the child or children in your care.
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