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It is the deep and enduring connection established between a child and caregiver in the first several years of life. However, more and more children are failing to develop secure attachments to loving, protective caregivers. These children are left without the most important foundation for healthy development and are at risk for:

• low self-esteem
• lack of self-control
• antisocial attitudes and behaviors
• aggression and violence
• lack of empathy, compassion and remorse

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These books and journal articles explain the most important aspects of attachment in adults and children, child maltreatment, treatment approaches, parenting and related social issues.