The critical importance of spending time with our children

In today’s fast paced world filled with distractions and busy schedules vying for attention, finding quality time to spend with our children can sometimes feel like a challenge. Yet these moments of attention are vital for nurturing attachment. From birth, until about age five children go through stages of development with one vital aspect being the establishment of a bond with their caregivers. Dr. Gabor Maté, a known expert in child development emphasizes how these early years lay the foundation for a child’s social and cognitive growth.