Toddlers who refuse the parent who cares most
Toddler rejection of the primary caregiver, though painful, signifies a secure attachment and a natural developmental phase. Children test independence and express strong emotions with trusted adults, often associating the main caregiver with limits. Understanding these shifts helps parents respond resiliently, fostering continued secure bonds.
Toddler rejection of the primary caregiver, though painful, signifies a secure attachment and a natural developmental phase. Children test independence and express strong emotions with trusted adults, often associating the main caregiver with limits. Understanding these shifts helps parents respond resiliently, fostering continued secure bonds.
