Current theorizing and evidence suggest that parenting stress might be greater among
parents from both low and high socioeconomic positions (SEP) compared with those from …

Background The impact of peer relationships has been extensively reported during
adolescence, when peer influence is generally considered to be at its greatest. Research on …

Eight pregnant women, considered to be 'vulnerable'due to exposure to a number of
underlying risk factors, participated in semi-structured interviews regarding their experiences …

Mellow Bumps is a group-based intervention which draws on psychological and practical
techniques to reduce anxiety and promote wellbeing in vulnerable pregnant women. This …

Aims and objectives. To explore parents and professionals' experience of family assessment
in health visiting (public health nursing), with a focus on the Lothian Child Concern Model …

Background: Social adversity and poor maternal mental health during pregnancy can have
long-term adverse effects on the infant's health, social and educational outcomes. Stress in …

Relationship-based practice provides a medium for implementation of strategies in early
intervention and child protection. Scottish policy promotes a parent-professional partnership …

Approaches to engagement with children 0-3 years Page 1 Approaches to engagement with
children 0-3 years A literature review Dr Beth Cross University of the West of Scotland September …

Mellow parenting programmes are designed to help families with complex needs and to
address health and social inequalities. This chapter describes the methods and contents of …

Physiotherapists are being challenged to find innovative ways to engage with patients and
deliver services. They need to work within tight budgets and provide a seamless, high …