In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a policy paper on the concept of "attuned care" for early childhood development, "one of the best investments a country can make."...

During the first weeks of life, the adult and the newborn get to know each other and build a shared history. It is through these early interactions that the baby develops a sense of...

Overwhelmed by emotions they struggle to control, vulnerable parents—due to turbulent personal histories—face challenges when a baby arrives. Effective interventions can help safeguard...

Many parents may be affected by parental burnout, which currently affects nearly 6% of people in France, primarily women. This physical and emotional exhaustion, linked to excessive...

Côtes-d'Armor, Finistère, Île-et-Vilaine, Morbihan: the four departments of the Brittany region are piloting the “Promotion of Health and Attachment for Newborns and Their Young Parents:...

Many parents feel anxious about bringing their newborn home. The Aube Departmental Council offers them the option of receiving support from a social and family services specialist. This...

The Maternal and Child Health Service (PMI) in the Moselle department pays special attention to mothers experiencing mental health challenges that affect the quality of their...

Early childhood professions expose practitioners to psychological distress that can affect the children in their care. This risk can be mitigated by developing additional skills that...

The effectiveness of early home-based prevention interventions—which offer parents activities designed to develop their psychosocial and caregiving skills—is recognized in the scientific...

To enrich this special issue dedicated to early parent-child interactions, this bibliography brings together background documents—reports, survey findings—and publications addressing...