Author: Rachel Ehrenberg / Source: Science News
Kids who are near a caregiver when exposed to an off-putting noise aren’t afraid of it later
BOSTON — The bond between parent and child is powerful enough to override fear. New research shows that if a parent sits with a young child during a potentially scary situation, the child isn’t as afraid of it later.
The study is in line with research suggesting that during particular stages of development, a strong connection with a caregiver tamps down activity in the amygdala, the brain structure that helps process fear and spurs…
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