The role of length of maternity leave in supporting mother–child interactions and attachment security among American mothers and their infants

Abstract Maternity leave policies are linked to early childhood education and care policies, and in many countries, the length of leave policies determines the need for early care programs. The length of maternity leave varies greatly among mothers in the U.S. because of the absence of a universal p...

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Main Authors: Raquel Plotka, Nancy A. Busch-Rossnagel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Child Care and Education Policy
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40723-018-0041-6