The Bernard L. Pacella, MD Parent Child Center

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A Multiple Dyadic Model

In our Parent Child Groups there is an attempt to create an atmosphere where mothers of children from birth through three years can openly discuss their questions and concerns about various aspects of child rearing.

They discuss the issues with one another and with the group leader while their babies and toddlers are present, either interacting with the mothers or playing nearby with the early childhood staff. The group of mothers often observes the play and activity of the children as well as the children's interaction with the early childhood staff.

We have called the model “A Multiple Dyadic Model” to contrast it to work with one dyad (mother-baby/toddler pair) at a time.

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