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.
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.
