Most parents don’t mean to hurt their kids. But sometimes… it happens in the quiet moments we don’t even notice. Every stage of childhood comes with a core need. When that need isn’t met — kids don’t “just grow out of it.” They carry it. 0–1 year: “Can I trust the world?” When a baby cries and no one responds, they learn: “No one’s coming.” That silence turns into anxiety. But when someone shows up — holds, comforts, responds — the world feels safe. 1–3 years: “I want to do it myself.” When ever