Parenting style associations with sensory threshold and behaviour: a prospective cohort study in term/preterm infants.
Mary Lauren NeelJames C SlaughterAnn R StarkNathalie L MaitrePublished in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2019)
Permissive parenting is associated with worse infant sensory and behavioural outcomes. Authoritative parenting is associated with fewer behavioural problems in preterm children. Modification of parenting style may improve sensory development and behavioural outcomes.