Experiences of Parenting among Burmese Refugee Mothers: Social Support in a Playgroup

Parenting is a critical element in the wellbeing of children and the focus on early years (Mustard, 2008; Mustard & Young, 2007) has meant increased energy on maximizing early childhood learning by considering the influences of family and social/cultural environments on parenting, and connecting...

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Published in:The international journal of early childhood learning 2013-01, Vol.19 (4), p.35-49
Main Authors: McLaughlin, Beth, Guilfoyle, Andrew M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Early childhood education
Mothers
Parents & parenting
Preschool children
Refugees
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Summary:Parenting is a critical element in the wellbeing of children and the focus on early years (Mustard, 2008; Mustard & Young, 2007) has meant increased energy on maximizing early childhood learning by considering the influences of family and social/cultural environments on parenting, and connecting with early childhood education such as playgroups, day-care, preschool, and kindergartens. Psychological literature suggests that parenting in an unfamiliar culture can be one of the more significant challenges experienced by refugee families. However, the factors affecting refugee parenting and how parents can be supported continues to be poorly understood.
ISSN:2327-7939
2327-8722
DOI:10.18848/2327-7939/CGP/v19i04/48395