The literature indicates that the birth of a sibling and the consequent temporary separation
from the mother is usually a stressful experience for a child. It was hypothesized that this …

Background THIS study is concerned with the reactions of the young child to separation from
his mother. Although this problem has been studied in the past few years by investigators …

The evidence at present available suggests that children whose parents are temporarily
separated do not necessarily suffer long–term adverse effects, providing that the parents …

The authors report on a cohort-controlled study designed to examine the effect of paternal
absence on medical visits made by families. The total number of visits made by study wives …

Studied the reactions of 37 firstborns (White, middle-class, ages 1–3½ yrs) to the 2–6 day
separations associated with their mother's hospitalization for childbirth, and the effects of a …

Many hospitals are planning accommodatikn for mothers and children, and it is hoped that
this record of experience in such a unit may be of assistance in this task. The suggestion that …

Background N a study in 1960 of young unmarried mothers carried out in the Child Health
Stations of two districts in New York City the authors1 postulated that" although public …

Numerous investigations in the past twenty years have made it clear that young children,
who for any reason are deprived of the continuous care and attention of a mother or mother …

A family doctor is concerned with the health of several members of the same family and
sometimes two or more generations are under his care. He is in the position to observe the …

Discusses the potential impact of a child's illness and hospitalization upon the single or
divorced parent. Such individuals are seen to be especially vulnerable to stress and in need …