Objective This study explored differences between the observed parenting behaviors of custodial grandmothers (CGMs) with grandchildren varying in symptoms hyperactivity–inattention (HI). Background Little is known about practices grandparent caregivers, and most extant studies are based on self-report data rather than direct observations grandparent–grandchild interactions. Method Custodial (N ...

By adopting a tripartite FLP framework, this study aims to explore the agentive role of Polish-speaking fathers in heritage language maintenance. At outset, it should be noted that as theme paternal agency has not been given much prominence research, paper delves into how Polish heteronormative families endeavour maintain minority language. More significantly, with perspective new father–child ...

The spillover hypothesis posits that negative emotions and behavioral patterns in marital conflicts influence parenting quality and children’s adjustment, through increasing of harsh and incoherent discipline and diminished involvement and affection. Moreover conflicts focused on childrearing issues are particularly distressing for children with often show emotional and behavioral problems. The...

Objective The purpose of this study was to examine research evidence about effective childrearing in stepfamilies (i.e., parenting practices that contribute children's physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being). Background Stepfamilies are increasingly common. Studies show children tend be at higher risk for negative outcomes than first-married biological-parent families. As on has expanded...