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Helping children process and heal from strong emotions My daughter, who’s on the verge of turning 3, recently had a brief scary moment where she couldn’t find me at the playground.	Struggling Moms of Teens Can Benefit from Social Support "Mothers who do not feel in control of their lives and who struggle with their teenage children can benefit significantly from having a social support network.
AP Month Photo Contest 2017 We’ve got a big idea for AP Month this year, but it depends on a collaboration with you – and all AP families! Let’s build a photographic image-base demonstrating our strength for Word Power – and share it with the world!	AP Month Photo Contest 2017 Announcing the theme of AP Month 2017 -- "Word Power: Communicating for Connection" -- and inviting your photo submissions on this theme.
Core beliefs and parenting Today, April 30, is SpankOut Day -- an annual observance founded by the Center for Effective Discipline, working to eliminate physical punishment of children and to promote nonviolent discipline.	Parent Engagement Practices Improve Outcomes for Preschool Children Parents play the lead role in supporting their children’s early development and school readiness.
API cofounder shares AP with DatingAdvice.com API's cofounder Lysa Parker was interviewed by DatingAdvice.com on attachment - read the full article where Lysa shares Attachment Parenting International's mission and discusses resources to raise well adjusted children and nurture relationships... read more	The Best Gift You Can Give Your Children It’s never too late to start. Begin today. It doesn’t matter how old your kids are now or where they live. We all need parents who are connected to their hearts and not afraid to validate our worth by hearing what we have to say.
Parents Don't Get How Negative They Seem to Their Teenagers The teen years are tumultuous for parents, but also for teens. They're craving independence and seeking their identity. They're dealing with big emotions and even bigger hormones.	You Can Stop Yelling: Here's Your 10 Step Plan Yelling hurts kids, but it can be a hard habit for a parent to break. Here is a 10-step guide to help you do that.

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Effects of Group Prenatal Care on Psychosocial Risk in Pregnancy: Results from a Randomised Controlled Trial

Ickovics, J. R., Reed, E., Magriples, U., Westdahl, C., Rising, S. S., & Kershaw, T. S. (2011). Effects of group prenatal care on psychosocial risk in pregnancy: Results from a randomised controlled trial. Psychology and Health, 26(2), 235-250.

Group prenatal care was helpful in increasing self-esteem while decreasing social conflict and depression among at-risk women.