What is "bonding" and "attachment"?

What is "bonding" and "attachment"?

Jennifer Perry (Executive Director, Children's Action Network) gives expert video advice on: How long does it take for my adopted child and I to become attached?; When do I tell my child he's adopted?; How should I answer my child's questions about adoption? and more...

Bonding is the establishment of an emotional link between you and your adopted child. An attachment is the process by which, over time, you and your adopted child start to share love, knowledge and that deep emotional bond.