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The Neuroscience of Attachment Between Parents and Children
55:14 - 1:05:03 (09:48)
The healthy social bonding between children and caregivers depends on the synchronization of right and left brain systems and the autonomic nervous system. Studies have shown that the physical contact between a mother and child, such as breathing, heart rate, and pupil size, are actively getting coordinated as the mother regulates the infant's autonomic nervous system, while the infant also regulates the mother's autonomic nervous system.
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Research shows that the neural circuits underlying certain forms of attachment between child and parent involve coordination or synchronization of the right and left brain circuits as they relate to the autonomic nervous system.
55:14 - 1:00:25 (05:10)
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Research shows that the neural circuits underlying certain forms of attachment between child and parent involve coordination or synchronization of the right and left brain circuits as they relate to the autonomic nervous system. The release of oxytocin scales with the closeness of the relationship between the parent and child.
ChapterThe Neuroscience of Attachment Between Parents and Children
EpisodeScience of Social Bonding in Family, Friendship & Romantic Love
PodcastHuberman Lab
Synchronization of both the right and left brain systems is crucial for healthy social bonding, including a common somatic feeling and shared experiences.
1:00:25 - 1:05:03 (04:37)
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Synchronization of both the right and left brain systems is crucial for healthy social bonding, including a common somatic feeling and shared experiences. Both systems are operating in parallel and are dominant in different types of bonding.