Decades of attachment studies and extensive research into the brain science of parent-child relationship lay down an unmistakable and clear map: secure attachment in infancy between baby and his parent or caregiver promotes optimal brain growth and grows the neural connections for empathy, self-regulation, insight and even morality. The works of Dan Siegel, Allan Shore, and Mary Main and their colleagues have analyzed and synthesized a comprehensive and robust body of evidence-based information about how a baby first enters into healthy relationship with our loved ones in ways that affect brain structure and development. We’ll look at the facts about attachment, and share insights from scientists and attachment researchers about what raising an emotionally secure person really means.