The Importance of Attunement

Attunement refers to the degree to which parents were able to understand and respond to a child's internal thoughts and emotions. Were the parents able to notice and pursue their child when they were sad, angry, or feeling alone? The core of attunement is recognizing when a child feels unheard or unseen and seeking to understand them. The ability of parents to attune to their child has a significant impact on their sense of safety and connection.