...This chapter turns to the latest diagnosis of the problem that early intervention aims to address, focusing on the quality of parenting and infant brain development. It explores how brain claims came to define and propel to the fore early intervention in how mothers bring up their children...

... factors affecting adjustment across the lifespan. In the context of this theory, the chapter focuses in particular on adolescence as a developmental stage within the lifespan. The notion of transition is then explored, and this includes reference to puberty, brain development, and the variety of social...

... assumptions of government policy. Most commentators now state that youth crime is fairly static, but violent crime is increasing. Empathy is key to understanding violence. This chapter explores the effects of maltreatment on brain development, caregiver-infant attunement within a secure attachment, and youth...

...This chapter takes a critical look at assumptions that ‘the wrong type of parenting’ has biological and cultural effects, stunting children's brain development and passing detrimental social values and behaviour down the generations. It draws out assertions about foundational, determinist brain...