Children who experience disorganized attachment often fear their caregivers, but crave their attention. If you think your ...

Mixed signals, inconsistent behavior, conflict that goes in circles: These struggles can plague couples who want nothing more than a healthy relationship. In the past few years, a growing awareness of ...

Parenting is probably the most difficult job you'll have in your lifetime. That's especially true if you're dealing with past traumas, or if you're suffering from an addiction or mental health issue ...

In the past few years, attachment theory has become central to most conversations about relationships, and for good reason: attachment theory can help make sense of relationships. It answers the ...

Disorganized, or fearful Disorganized attachment occurs when a child wants love and care from their parent or caregiver but is also afraid of them. Disorganized attachment can develop if a parent or ...

Reviewed by Emily Edlynn, PhD Key Takeaways Avoidant attachment can be a problem for kids, because it lead to other mental health issues like feeling distrustful and emotionally numb.Parents who are ...