Rethinking Attachment for Early Childhood Practice: Promoting security, autonomy and resilience in young children

Although attachment theory has, in recent debates, been seen as anti-child care, this study rethinks this perception, demonstrating instead that understanding attachment is essential to good child care practice. A thorough explanation of attachment theory is provided along with explanations of how security, autonomy, and resilience in young children can be promoted in child care settings through a sound understanding of attachment principles. With examples drawn from practice, the author ex...