Responsive Parenting Buffers the Impact of Maternal PTSD on Young Children.

Carolyn A GreeneKimberly J McCarthyRyne EstabrooLauren S WakschlagMargaret J Briggs-Gowa

Published in: Parenting, science and practice (2020)

Responsive parenting behaviors can mitigate the ill effects of maternal PTSD symptoms. Nurturing relationships buffer the impact of maternal PTSD. Helping parents' to sensitively respond to their young children's distress can support positive outcomes in children.

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