Objective Observed associations between maternal prenatal stress and children's
socioemotional development have varied widely in the literature. The objective of the current …

Jay Belsky's process of parenting model, published in 1984, continues to be widely
referenced within the scientific literature. The main premise of this model is that parenting is …

A systems perspective is put forward designed to place the many diverse conceptual and
practice approaches and accomplishments in the early intervention field within a common …

Purpose: To present evidence for replacing the term maternal role attainment (MRA), with
becoming a mother (BAM). Methods: A review of the evolution of MRA and a synthesis of …

Socialization is a process in which an individual's standards, skills, motives, attitudes, and
behaviors change to conform to those regarded as desirable and appropriate for his or her …

There is strong evidence that children of mothers with insecure attachment styles have poor
outcome trajectories. Maternal sensitivity may be the behaviour which links mother and child …

This chapter outlines changing models of the causes of child abuse. It underscores one of
the core themes of developmental psychopathology, namely, the interrelation of normality …

Maternal depression is prevalent, and puts children at risk. Little evidence addresses
whether treatment for maternal depression is sufficient to improve child outcomes. An …

Over the last twenty years it has become recognized that fathers play a crucial role in child
development and subsequent adult status and behaviour. This book presents the state-of …

Children of parents with a mental illness are at significant risk of develo** mental
disorders and other adverse outcomes at some point in their lives compared to children of …