About Merrill-Palmer Quarterly
This internationally acclaimed periodical features empirical and theoretical papers on child development and family-child relationships. A high-quality resource for researchers, writers, teachers, and practitioners, the journal contains up-to-date information on advances in developmental theories; research on infants, children, adolescents, and families; summaries and integrations of research; commentaries by experts; and reviews of important new books in development.
Current Issue: Volume 68, Issue 2 (2022)
Articles
Exploring Mothers’ and Fathers’ Reported Use of Discipline Practices With Their Preschoolers: Associations With Parental Well-Being
Cynthia A. Frosch, Wendy Middlemiss, Marcus A. Fagan, Joohee G. Kim, and Mark A. Lopez
Gender Typicality, Pressure to Conform to Gender Norms, and Body Esteem in 6- to 9-Year-Old Girls
Sarah Savoy, Flóra Faragó, Neusha Khaleghi, Emily A. Sanchez, Abigail DeGuenther, and Jasmine N. Thompson
Maternal Mind-mindedness, Styles of Interaction, and Mother–Infant Emotion Regulation: Associations With Maternal Mental Health at Infant Age of Three Months
Cristina Riva Crugnola, Angela Tagini, and Elena Ierardi
Parent–Teacher Conferences: Teachers’ Information Provision and Parents’ Involvement in Children’s Schooling
Dajung Oh and Eva M. Pomerantz
