#595 From the Doctor's Desk

Dr Justin shares the latest academic studies related to parentingTopics discussed in today's podcast: The importance of play Strong social networks Quality of friendships & relationships 20% of mothers experience PPD Responsiveness Self soothing Connectedness & involvement during adolescence Articles mentioned in this episode Pre-school play with friends lowers risk of mental health problems later How mothers calm their distressed infants with soothing signals Follow the leader: Maternal transmission of physiological regulatory support to distressed infants in real-time. Helping babies to sleep more Effect of the INSIGHT Firstborn Parenting Intervention on Secondborn Sleep Mother and Father Connectedness and Involvement During Early Adolescence Find The Miss-connection Summit in the Happy Families shop.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.