Bonding Strategy
Fostering Emotional Connection Between Babies and Their Parents
Early relational health
noun
Our Why
Our earliest relationships and the emotional connection we experience as babies with parents and caregivers are integral to developing our sense of self, as well as our ability to trust, empathize, and build mutually supportive, nurturing relationships throughout life.
Emotional Connection
Noun
An aspect of early relational health that describes the unique feeling of being in sync that arises when parents and children interact face-to-face, becoming deeply attuned to each other. Emotional connection can also be experienced by any two individuals who are in sync.
Our How
Pediatric health care offers a universal, non-stigmatizing touchpoint and an opportunity to bring the power of early relational health to nearly every family in the U.S. We work to raise awareness and embed emotional connection in pediatric care, making it a cornerstone of healthy child development.
Explore Our Bonding Work
Redefining Fatherhood with Care and Connection
What I Learned About Early Relational Health in Durham, North Carolina
No One Talks About This Part: New Parenthood and the Search for Connection
Early Relational Health: A Review of Research, Principles, and Perspectives
Advancing Early Relational Health: A Collaborative Exploration of a Research Agenda
Good Medicine For Healthy Child Development: Nurturing Relationships
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