We have over 40 years of longitudinal research in developmental psychology showing that safe, secure relationships support development of the capacity for emotional regulation,
cognitive resourcefulness and social adaptation.
Contemporary research at the interface of developmental psychology, neuroscience and genetics demonstrates that children develop the capacity for emotional regulation,
cognitive resourcefulness and overall mental health when caregivers respond to the meaning of behavior rather than the behavior itself.
Not exact matches
Key research finding: Children succeed when they develop character strengths alongside
cognitive skills and
resourcefulness, managing limits and learning from failure.