First, according to Dr. Sears, securely attached infants have better hormonal balance, specifically in regard to cortisol levels (Sears, Attachment Parenting Chemistry, 2015). Without this balance infants may become apathetic or chronically anxious (Sears, Attachment Parenting Chemistry, 2015). Furthermore, secure attachment promotes independence, improved behavior, and more importantly, improved development (Sears, 7 Benefits of Attachment Parenting, 2015). According to Dr. Sears, this developmental advantage comes from a state of “ quiet alertness” that allows infants to be more open to learning (Sears, 7 Benefits of Attachment Parenting, 2015). Finally, this attachment leads to infants growing up more intelligent. According to Dr. Sears, researchers have found that four factors lead to this cognitive gain, including the
First, according to Dr. Sears, securely attached infants have better hormonal balance, specifically in regard to cortisol levels (Sears, Attachment Parenting Chemistry, 2015). Without this balance infants may become apathetic or chronically anxious (Sears, Attachment Parenting Chemistry, 2015). Furthermore, secure attachment promotes independence, improved behavior, and more importantly, improved development (Sears, 7 Benefits of Attachment Parenting, 2015). According to Dr. Sears, this developmental advantage comes from a state of “ quiet alertness” that allows infants to be more open to learning (Sears, 7 Benefits of Attachment Parenting, 2015). Finally, this attachment leads to infants growing up more intelligent. According to Dr. Sears, researchers have found that four factors lead to this cognitive gain, including the