Training for foster parents that promotes more sensitive caregiving and stronger bonds of attachment could lead to more stable care placements for abused and neglected toddlers, according to researchers in the United States.
Provide Consistent and Loving Care
Babies and young children have an intense need for the physical presence of a consistent, loving, responsive caregiver: ideally a parent. If it becomes necessary, choose an alternate caregiver who has formed a bond with the child and who cares for him in a way that strengthens the attachment relationship. Keep schedules flexible, and minimize stress and fear during short separations.
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Following up from the Spring 2014 ‘Taking Stock With Teens’ study created by Piper Jaffray, the Fall 2014 e Read more |
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University of Washington research on children who began life in these institutions shows that early childhood neglect is associated with changes in brain structure. |
It's not that AP parents always have it together, that we are superhuman in handling our strong emotions and therefore never raise our voices or give in to our knee-jerk reactions. |
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This article was originally published on Sept. 24, 2008, but it puts into perspective why new motherhood can sometimes be hard to adjust to. |
"Trust pathways in the brain are set in infancy and passed on from mother to child, according to landmark UNSW-led research. |
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This post was originally published on Sept. 22, 2008. It captures the bittersweet moment when our baby, particularly our last baby, steps into toddlerhood. |
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I hope you've enjoyed this year's AP Month daily tips that have been publishing throughout October. Here are a few of my favorites so far. |
On days that mom and dad argue, they treat their children differently, study finds. |
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