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“There is no such thing as a baby, there is a baby and someone.”

Quote by Donald Woods Winnicott

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Donald Woods Winnicott

Donald Woods Winnicott was a British psychoanalyst renowned for his research on the psychological development of infants and children. His theories emphasized the importance of early relationships in individual development and had a profound impact on the field of psychoanalysis. more

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