The Daycare Socialisation Myth: Cortisol, Peers, and Lost Shyness

In this episode, we unpack the popular claim that daycare “better socialises” young children, through the lens of Dr Gordon Neufeld’s attachment-based model. Drawing on current research about cortisol, stress, and peer attachment, we explore what’s really happening in group care settings and why a child who stops crying at drop-off isn’t always a success story. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to protect your child’s attachment, even if daycare is part of your family’s reality.Read the blog post:⁠⁠⁠MotherooHQ.com⁠⁠⁠Follow us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/motherooHQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/motheroopodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@motherooHQ⁠⁠⁠x.com/MotherooHQcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/motherooHQ⁠