In this study the Vignettes Parenting Interactions in the Neighbourhood (V-PIN) was validated. These vignettes can be used to gain insight into and reflect on interactions in the neighbourhood between parents and nonparental adults. A correlational design (N = 134) was used to assess the reliability …

Supportive social interactions between nonparental adults (i.e. social work professionals, volunteers, and other parents that have contact with children but are not the primary caregiver), parents, and children are important for children’s well-being and development. Parenting styles, types of child …

The physical environment of a shelter for homeless families may be a stressful place for parents. Exposure to natural environments might help to improve parental wellbeing. This study tested the impact of personalized exposure to a natural environment on wellbeing of parents residing in shelters. Single-case …

This article discusses practical research, that was realized under the supervision of children’s mental health organization ‘STERKR’. STERKR is known for its comprehensive approach and for including the child’s close environment in therapy. However, dramatherapist Smits found such an approach lacking …

Onderzoeksrapport in opdracht van het Lectoraat Kind, Taal en Ontwikkeling. De ouder-kind-interactie is van grote significantie voor de ontwikkeling van goede hechting, emotionele-, sociale- en cognitieve ontwikkeling en het fysieke welbevinden van de baby. Achterstanden in deze ontwikkelingen kunnen …

Sommige ouders krijgen in hun leven te maken met een opeenstapeling van omstandigheden die hun welbevinden negatief beïnvloeden, zoals schulden, gezondheidsproblemen en werkloosheid. Het kan voor deze ouders lastig zijn om te focussen op opvoeden. Zij kunnen profiteren van groepsgerichte opvoedingsondersteuning: …

Background As many children do not meet the recommended daily physical activity (PA) levels, more research is needed towards environmental determinants of children’s PA levels. The aims of this longitudinal study were to investigate whether the physical environment and parenting practices have an impact …