Secure Relationships: Nurturing Infant/Toddler Attachment in Early Care Settings

Book info: Secure Relationships: Nurturing Infant/Toddler Attachment in Early Care Settings (Paperback, 96 pages) – The National Association for the Education of Young Children, 2002. Language: English.

For healthy adjustment in childhood and later in life, infants and toddlers need secure attachments to the adults who care for them. 

Loving, responsive, and consistent care from primary caregivers is key to young children learning to form relationships. Alice Honig, with her vast experience and deep knowledge of research and theory, distills key points needed in understanding and building attachment. Vital information and sound advice for caregivers and parents too.

Editorial Reviews About the Author Dr. Alice Sterling Honig is Professor Emerita of Child Development at Syracuse University, where for 36 years she directed the annual National Quality Infant/Toddler Caregiving Workshop. She has taught courses in parenting, prosocial development, observation and assessment, as well as cross-cultural and language development and research methods in studying children. She has received Syracuse University’s highest honor: “The Chancellor’s Citation for Exceptional Academic Achievement.” Dr. Honig was chosen by NAEYC to serve for six years as their Research in Review Editor for Young Children. Dr. Honig has published 600 articles and chapters, more than two dozen books, and several cassettes and videos for parents and caregivers, including a video on nurturing early language.