The study, 'Face to Face', identifies key messages which can be given toparents to encourage them to interact with infants.
Part of the research targeted parents from lower income grades,non-professional households and those dependent on welfare. The sampleincluded teen parents, single parents and estranged fathers.
Feedback suggested that some parents do not recognise the importance ofcommunication and may prioritise chores over baby contact time. Manywere unaware of their baby's rapid brain development from birth and didnot seek out information about how to develop communication.
However, the study's participants found that positive messages abouttheir child's capacity for learning and development were helpful andparents were keen to act on practical advice.
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