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title: '4 things every parent needs to know about attachment theory'
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date: '2026-10-15'
description: 'What does attachment mean and why do relationships matter so much as children grow up?'
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  tag:
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    - 'Home life'
  type:
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  contributor:
    - 'Dr Bettina Hohnen'
---

# What is attachment theory? 4 things every parent needs to know

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What does attachment mean and why do relationships matter so much as children grow up?

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