... into family dynamics in the context of grandparent caregiving, child development, as well as children's services. The literature on the association between grandparenting and grandparent mental health is inconsistent. Thiele and Whelan (2008) found that grandparents who felt being valued and regarded...

... architecture Brain development Child development Toxic stress The future of any society depends on its ability to foster the healthy development of the next generation. Extensive research on the biology of stress now shows that healthy development can be derailed by excessive or prolonged activation...

... use of evidence for decision-making and deficiencies in documented information about children. Key words assessment; child protection; child welfare; parenting capacity; child development Introduction A considerable body of research was carried out into child protection and welfare practices...