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Why Satiating "Affect Hunger" Is Crucial for Children

Ronald Ruff Ph.D. on July 12, 2024

Central to a child’s well-being is the need for affection. A newborn craves nurturance. This is affect hunger: emotional hunger for maternal love and feelings of protection.

Central to a child’s well-being is the need for affection. A newborn craves nurturance. This is affect hunger: emotional hunger for maternal love and feelings of protection.