Among the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD), insecurity in one's sense of self and relationships can be seen as a fundamental feature. Fearing abandonment, alternating between ...

A study in Belgium found that maternal attachment anxiety mediates the link between childhood maltreatment and parental sense of competence. Mothers who were maltreated as children were more likely to ...

"At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us."—Albert Schweitzer ...

Medically reviewed by Teja Dyamenahalli, MD, MPH, FAAP Key Takeaways Attachment parenting is one way to form a strong bond with your child straight from birth, through methods like baby wearing and ...

The relationships we form as adults often echo those we had with our parents. According to attachment theory – one of the most influential frameworks in contemporary psychology – this is no ...

We come into the world screaming and vulnerable—entirely dependent on adult caregivers to keep us safe and teach us how to connect with others. The nature of these earliest relationships influences ...