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Parenting, Resilience, and Child Development with Prof. Nicole Letourneau

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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

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