Empowering the Parent–Child Relationship in Homeless and Other High-risk Parents and Families

High quality parent–child relations are essential to healthy development and learning in children. Homeless families experience many barriers to realizing the needed bonding and nurturance for having healthy relationships. This article explores the obstacles to the development of nurturing parent–ch...

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Published in:Early childhood education journal 2008-10, Vol.36 (2), p.149-153
Main Author: Swick, Kevin J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
At Risk Persons
Child Development
Education
Empowerment
Families & family life
Family Relationship
Homeless People
Learning and Instruction
Parent Child Relationship
Parent Role
Parents
Parents & parenting
Personal relationships
Sociology
Sociology of Education
Young Children
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Summary:High quality parent–child relations are essential to healthy development and learning in children. Homeless families experience many barriers to realizing the needed bonding and nurturance for having healthy relationships. This article explores the obstacles to the development of nurturing parent–child relations and offers strategies for addressing these issues.
ISSN:1082-3301
1573-1707
DOI:10.1007/s10643-007-0228-x