Associations of Parental Distress and Behavior with School Readiness in Children Born Very Preterm.

Daphne M VrantsidisRebekah A BenkartMary Lauren NeelAryanne de SilvaNathalie L MaitreH Gerry Taylor

Published in: Journal of pediatric psychology (2023)

Identifying modifiable family factors associated with school readiness in children born VPT is essential for informing family-based interventions to improve school readiness in this population. Findings suggest that distress, harshness, and cognitive stimulation may be reasonable targets for interventions to improve school readiness in children born VPT.

Keyphrases

physical activity
mental health
low birth weight
gestational age
young adults
preterm infants
high school