Not exact matches
We knew, therefore, that parenting programmes that foster paternal responsiveness and involvement — and interventions in
maternal and child
health settings, schools
etc where men are viewed as allies and advocates for their children's (and their children's mothers») welfare — ought to be beneficial.
These risks can be related to biological or developmental issues for the infant; family relationships and the quality of caregiving during these critical early years; the mental
health of caregiving adults (e.g.
maternal depression, parental substance abuse,
etc.); and stressful family circumstances or early experiences (e.g. neglect, poverty, trauma,
etc)..
These factors include 1) environmental risk factors such as living in an unsafe community, receiving care within a low - quality child care setting, lack of resources available in the community or lack of policies supporting children and families,
etc, 2) family risk factors such as
maternal depression or mental illness in the family, parental substance abuse, family violence, poverty,
etc. and 3) within - child risk factors such as a fussy temperament, developmental delay, and serious
health issues.