Parenting and Child Development: Issues and Answers

Parenting research has shown that toxic stressors like intimate partner violence, postpartum depression, and substance abuse can diminish the quality of mother-child interaction. Childhood is a sensitive period, and cumulative exposure to adversities can inhibit relationship quality and child health and developmental outcomes. This book explores interventions to improve these outcomes, including peer support and reflective functioning interventions, and investigates the relationship between genetics, parent-child relationships, and child behavior.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 09 September 2020
Publisher: Waterside Press

In recent years, extensive research in the field of parenting has shed light on the detrimental impact of toxic stressors such as intimate partner violence, postpartum depression, and substance abuse on the quality of mother-child interaction. Furthermore, studies have revealed that childhood is a critical period when cumulative exposure to adversities hinders the development of healthy relationships, impairs mother-child interaction, and negatively affects subsequent child health and developmental outcomes. Researchers have dedicated their efforts to identifying vulnerable populations and developing effective interventions to address these issues.

Parenting and Child Development: Issues and Answers, a comprehensive compilation of seminal studies authored by renowned researcher Dr. Nicole Letourneau, delves into the intricate mechanisms underlying the decline in parent-child interaction and child developmental outcomes among high-risk families. The book begins by exploring the factors that contribute to these challenges. It then presents promising findings from interventions aimed at promoting parent-child interaction and fostering healthy child development, such as peer support and reflective functioning programs. Furthermore, the book includes insightful studies that examine the interplay between genetics, parent-child relationships, and child behavior.

By examining these diverse topics, Parenting and Child Development: Issues and Answers provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of parenting and child development. It serves as a valuable resource for professionals, policymakers, and parents seeking to enhance their understanding and promote positive outcomes for children and families. Through its comprehensive coverage and insightful analysis, the book contributes to the ongoing efforts to improve the well-being of children and families in our society.

Weight: 808g
Dimension: 218 x 281 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781909976771