The develo** brains of young children are highly sensitive to input from their social
environment. Nurturing social experience during this time promotes the acquisition of social …

Quality of mothering relies on the integrity of multiple physiological and behavioral systems
and on two maternal factors, one proximal and one distal, that have a great impact on how a …

We consider 3 questions regarding the effects of economic deprivation on child
development. First, how are developmental outcomes in childhood affected by poverty and …

Background Many countries now offer support to teenage mothers to help them to achieve
long-term socioeconomic stability and to give a successful start to their children. The Family …

This book aims to present a solid, research-oriented overview of the field of child
development that emphasizes effective pedagogy designed to enhance students' learning …

Background In a prior study, we identified 4 groups following distinct developmental
courses, or trajectories, of physical aggression in 1037 boys from 6 to 15 years of age in a …

Why is the broad American public disapproving of urban African American teen mothers and
unaware that the scientific evidence on the consequences of teen childbearing, per se, is …

Although teenage mothers have lower educational attainment and earnings than women
who delay fertility, causal interpretations of this relationship remain controversial. Scholars …

This updated edition of the classic book Black Families at the Crossroads, offers a
comprehensive examination of the diverse and complex issues surrounding Black families …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine contraceptive continuation and
repeat pregnancy rates in adolescents who are offered immediate postpartum etonogestrel …