Lesson Summary:
Dr. Kevin Skinner (LMFT, CSAT-S, EMDR), a licensed marriage and family therapist, explains how from birth babies form powerful bonds through eye contact, gentle touch, tone of voice, facial expressions, and nourishment, which help them feel safe, connected, and secure.
He shares how emotional attunement builds secure attachments and how missed moments can be repaired through presence and reconnection, reminding parents they do not have to be perfect, just responsive as often as possible.
Ultimately, consistent warmth, play, and healthy touch help children grow up trusting that their caregivers are there for them.