The baby’s eyes stare deeply into those of her mother. The child responds to the smiles and cooing of her primary carer by smiling, wriggling and burbling. Although there are no words, the attachment between mother and child is clear to see.
It is these early interactions that many believe build the platform for children to develop strong bonds with family and carers, and creates the right conditions to achieve throughout life.
For those children not fortunate enough to have loving and attentive parents or carers, and whose needs are neglected, the absence of these early interactions disrupt brain development, stifling their ability to form attachments and develop empathy, forge healthy relationships and go on to be successful at school and into adulthood.
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