An examination of the ways in which an understanding of attachment informs good early childhood practice.

Sharne Rolfe is Senior Lecturer in Child Psychology in the Department of Learning and Educational Development at the University of Melbourne, and coeditor of Doing Early Childhood Research.

Part 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
Part 2: The significance of attachment relationships
Chapter 2: Attachment Theory
Chapter 3: Internal working models
Chapter 4: Quality of attachment
Chapter 5: Attachment and resilience
Part 3: Attachment through infancy and early childhood
Chapter 6: Infancy and developing trust
Chapter 7: Toddlerhood and becoming autonomous
Chapter 8: The preschool years
Chapter 9: Attachment and cognitive competence
Part 4: Attachment issues
Chapter 10: Separation experiences
Chapter 11: Adult attachment issues
Chapter 12: Cultural perspectives on attachment
Chapter 13: When attachment needs are unmet
Part 5: Conclusion
Chapter 14: Rethinking attachment for early childhood policies and practices
Bibliography
Index