4-month-old Liam’s parents report that he cries when they leave the room and is easily comforted when they return. Liam’s parents are concerned that he is becoming too attached and wonder if this is a sign of separation anxiety at this early age. The family’s Filipino cultural context, where close family ties and constant caregiving by extended family members (such as lolo and lola) are common, may also influence attachment behaviors.

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