Description

In this episode, Dr. Bahijja Raimi-Abraham interviews Professor Nicole Letourneau (University of Calgary) about her work in parenting and child development.

Takeaways

• Parenting and child development are crucial for giving children the best start in life.
• Resilience is important, but it is better to prevent toxic stressors and provide supportive environments for children.
• Parents need social support, good mental health, and socioeconomic stability to be the best parents they can be.
• Intergenerational trauma can be addressed and stopped through improved parenting and support.
• Parents should seek support and be adaptable and responsive to the individual needs of each child.

Additional Information

• Scientific Parenting: What Science Reveals About Parental Influence (2013)
• What Kind of Parent Am I? (2018)
• Parenting and Child Development: Issues and Answers (2020)

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Keywords

parenting, child development, resilience, stressors, social support, mental health, child development, intergenerational trauma, support, adaptability