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Episode 2479:

Sensitive parental care in early childhood lays the foundation for secure, trusting relationships in adulthood. Research by Dr. Samantha Joel highlights that children who receive warm, attentive care from their mothers at 18 months old develop more secure attachments in their romantic and social relationships later in life. This study reinforces the idea that the way we are nurtured as infants shapes our ability to connect deeply with others throughout our lives.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.luvze.com/sensitive-parental-care-in-childhood-predicts-better-relatio/ & https://www.luvze.com/mo-money-mo-problems-how-having-money-can-make-you-a-worse-p/

Quotes to ponder:

"The quality of care a person receives during childhood influences their strategies for navigating close relationships in adulthood."

"Individuals who received the most sensitive care from their mothers at 18 months old also reported the most secure attachment to friends and romantic partners in early adulthood."

"Parents play a pivotal role in shaping our expectations and tendencies in close relationships, including our adult romantic relationships."

Episode references:

Social Psychological and Personality Science: https://journals.sagepub.com/home/spp

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