Article: Our Toddler Carries Her Favorite Stuffed Animal Everywhere. Is It Time To Break The Habit?

No, it's not time to separate your toddler from her teddy bear just yet. (Of course, this is from the mother of a 22-year-old who still has her stuffed bunny.) Your little one has bonded with her bear, and forming attachments is important for her emotional development. Attachments give a child working models for all subsequent relationships in life: This is my friend, who comforts me when I am distressed and shares happy moments with me. These relationships provide a secure base that allows your child to explore her environment and gives her a feeling of mastery over her activities and surroundings.

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