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Peter D Wong1,2, Jonathan P Wong1, Meta van den Heuvel1
1Division of Paediatric Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.
Paediatrics & Child Health
|February 28, 2018
Summary
Positive parenting during middle childhood (ages 6-12) is crucial for lifelong health. Pediatricians can support parents with practical skills to improve child behavior and well-being.
Area of Science:
- Child Development
- Pediatric Health
- Parenting Interventions
Background:
- Middle childhood (ages 6-12) is a critical developmental stage with lasting impacts on health.
- Mental health issues are now the leading cause of childhood disability.
- Positive parenting mitigates adverse childhood events and toxic stress.
Purpose of the Study:
- To promote high-quality positive parenting in middle childhood.
- To identify pediatrician opportunities for discussing parenting in developmental, behavioral, and safety contexts.
- To enhance access to evidence-based parenting resources.
Main Methods:
- Exploration of developmental domains: caring environments, fundamental needs, nurturing relationships.
- Framing pediatrician-parent discussions around development, behavior, and safety.
- Providing access to practical, evidence-based parenting resources.
Main Results:
- Positive parenting improves child behavior and prevents conduct problems.
- Effective parenting acts as a buffer against adverse childhood experiences.
- Medical homes can effectively support parents with positive parenting skills.
Conclusions:
- Pediatricians are vital in supporting positive parenting during middle childhood.
- Integrating parenting support into pediatric care enhances child health outcomes.
- Targeted interventions can improve child behavior and long-term well-being.
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