The transition to parenthood is a stressful period for most parents as individuals and as
couples, with variability in parent mental health and couple relationship functioning linked to …

Adolescence is a period characterized by both increased susceptibility to risks and new-
found strength to withstand them. Whilst most young people are well equipped to manage …

Research demonstrates young children with autism and other developmental disabilities
can benefit from participation in play activities with peers. Play provides opportunities to …

This study explored the relationship between active mediation, exposure to Daniel Tiger's
Neighborhood, and key indicators of preschoolers' social and emotional development. One …

The longitudinal associations between maternal parenting behavior and toddler risk with
children's emotional and social competence were examined during the transition to …

This study examines long-term effects of a transition to parenthood program, Family
Foundations, designed to enhance child outcomes through a strategic focus on supporting …

Adult support of 12 specific friendship dyads involving 3-to 5-year-old children with and
without developmental delays was investigated through semi-structured interviews with the …

In parents' perceptions, the social environment of a child was based on the opportunities that
the nearest surroundings provided. The results regarding parents' direct influence indicate …

This report describes the rationale, goals, methods and sample of an ongoing prospective,
longitudinal Norwegian study of early social development; BONDS (The Behavior Outlook …

Establishing friendships is an important developmental goal of early childhood, but little
research has addressed ways in which parents support the friendship development of their …