mother-child bond
Primal nurturing link
The mother-child bond is the emotional attachment between a mother and her offspring, considered foundational to human development.
Psychologists view early bonding as crucial for a child's emotional security and social development.
The term appears in discussions of attachment theory, parenting, and child welfare: The mother-child bond forms in the first months of life.
Sometimes used more loosely for any close maternal relationship.
- maternal instinctInborn drive to nurture
- oxytocinBonding neurotransmitter from hypothalamus
- unconditional loveAffection given freely, always
- secure baseReliable attachment figure
- safe havenProtected place of shelter
womb · first cry · parenting styles · trust · attachment theory · empathy · breastfeeding · maternal · emotional regulation · baby talk · skin-to-skin contact · imprinting · nurturing · fetal heartbeat · protector · kangaroo care · prenatal care · lullaby
- parentinggentle parenting, mom, children, kids, childcare
- motherhoodmom, mama, mum, mommy, motherhood
- bondscorporate bonds, municipal bonds, treasury bonds, savings bonds, junk bonds
- Mother's Daymaternal love, motherhood, nurturing, gratitude, tribute
- motherhood themesmaternal love, motherhood, nurturing, life giver, maternal strength
- hug typesembrace, bear hug, group hug, friendly gesture, tight squeeze
mother-child bondchild neglect
Failure to care for minors
attachment disorder · emotional detachment · failure to thrive · institutional care · orphanhood