“The Early Years” considers the impact of secure-attachment, developed in the first 3 years of life, as the basic building block of social capital—but which is not available to all.

An incoming Administration must focus urgently on rebuilding social capital, starting with the early years.

Establishing a firm foundation of secure attachment during the early years is one of the greatest investments a family can provide for their child.

Suicide, self-harm, addiction, anxiety, violent crime, and bullying statistics show an alarming trend, the deterioration of youth mental health in America. Could the early years be playing a role?

International and longitudinal studies show the cross-cultural reality of attachment theory, the long term positives of secure attachment, and the downside of non-maternal care

“The Village”, family hubs, attachment theory in prenatal classes, and increasing financial support could turn America from an international outlier to a global leader around attachment

Let’s make America the best country in the world to start a family, where secure attachment in the early years is available for all.