What is it about?
In this study of 455 Norwegian families with toddlers, mothers’ and fathers’ supportive parenting was examined in relation to children’s behavior in first grade. When one parent showed high levels of supportive parenting, children had fewer behavior problems and better social skills, even if the other parent provided low support. These associations held after accounting for infant characteristics linked to later behavior.
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Why is it important?
The study highlights the fact that both mothers' and fathers' early caregiving behaviors matter for child development. It underscores the importance of including fathers in treatment and social policies to support families and children.
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This page is a summary of: Compensatory effects of maternal and paternal supportive parenting in early childhood on children's school-age adjustment., Developmental Psychology, March 2023, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/dev0001523.
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