In 1953, D.W. Winnicott published his paper Transitional Objects and Transitional Phenomena in which he described, from
his perspective as both pediatrician and psychoanalyst, the significance of what many parents term «lovey,» or that particular soft object that has a seemingly magical power to comfort a young child.
Pediatricians can strive to identify and build on protective factors within families, such as cohesion, humor, support networks, skills, and spiritual and cultural beliefs.96, 97 By approaching families from a strengths - based perspective, pediatricians can help build trust and identify the assets on which a family can draw to effectively address problems and care for th
Pediatricians can strive to identify and build on protective factors within families, such
as cohesion, humor, support networks, skills, and spiritual and cultural beliefs.96, 97 By approaching families from a strengths - based
perspective,
pediatricians can help build trust and identify the assets on which a family can draw to effectively address problems and care for th
pediatricians can help build trust and identify the assets on which a family can draw to effectively address problems and care for their children.
A whole - child
perspective acknowledges that a child's supportive and enriching experiences in homes and early education classrooms are
as integral to a child's lifelong health
as care received in
pediatricians» offices in reducing young children's risks of toxic stress, disease, injury, preventable disability and premature death and giving every child a fair chance at health.