Bowlby's ideas revolutionised understanding of child-caregiver bonds, but how do they continue to influence early years ...

"They fuck you up, your mum and dad. They may not mean to, but they do. They fill you with the faults they had. And add some extra, just for you." These are the words of poet Philip Larkin, penned in ...

Attachment theory is almost everywhere. In magazines and books, in the news, on social media and in our conversations with each other. Originally rooted in developmental psychology, the theory ...

In 2010, Amir Levine and Rachel Heller released the book Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How it Can Help You Find – and Keep – Love. Despite the book’s many strengths, it has also ...

Children who experience disorganized attachment often fear their caregivers, but crave their attention. If you think your ...

Attachment styles and their roles in our relationships have become widely discussed in psychological research and personal growth journeys. This growing interest makes perfect sense: How we attach to ...