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.
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After Dropping My Son Off at College, I Was Worried About the Wrong Thing
Announcing the David M. Einhorn Institute for Early Relational Health at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
After Dropping My Son Off at College, I Was Worried About the Wrong Thing
Announcing the David M. Einhorn Institute for Early Relational Health at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Five Ways Parents Can Help Teens Connect Across Differences
Five Ways Parents Can Help Teens Connect Across Differences
The Smeds and The Smoos: A Staff Favorite.
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