The key to raising secure children: Why parental sensitivity matters for fathers and mothers

By engaging in sensitive caregiving, we are helping children feel safe, secure and loved. (Shutterstock)

Have you ever heard of children’s attachment or attachment theory? If you are a parent, caregiver or an educator, chances are that it rings a bell. Children’s attachment refers to a strong emotional bond that children develop toward people who care for them.

A lot of research in recent decades highlights the importance of positive attachment — what scientists call a “secure attachment.”