When an Adult Is Near but Emotionally Distant: The Risks of a Broken Emotional Connection with a Child

On the TSN website, a joint article by Artem Mazur, CEO of KIDS OF UKRAINE, and Svitlana Krot, psychologist and project manager at the foundation, has been published. The piece addresses an important and timely topic — the emotional connection between parents and children during wartime.

The authors discuss how a lack of genuine attention and support affects a child’s development, erodes trust in adults, and diminishes their sense of self-worth, while also showing how war and stress can amplify these risks. The article provides practical advice for parents on how to be present, listen, understand a child’s inner world, create a safe environment, and maintain daily contact, regardless of circumstances.

Emotional closeness is not just physical presence but continuous interaction and attentive care for the child’s needs. Read the full article.