Every child, with and without diagnosis, deserves to be understood from a developmental perspective that honors the unique patterns of individual strengths and vulnerabilities of each child and family. Developmental interventions on behalf of the child help to establish fundamental developmental capacities and relationships. This article presents…

This article describes the core concepts, techniques, and challenges of therapeutic intervention with infants and very young children and their families. The tasks of the infant-parent psychotherapist include addressing internal obstacles that impede the parent from accessing the support she needs, as well as practical assistance in identifying…

This bulletin issue contains five papers on the theme of adults with mental illness who are parents of very young children. "Parents, Mental Illness, and the Primary Health Care of Infants and Young Children" (John N. Constantino) offers the experience of a trainee in a combined residency in pediatrics and psychiatry, focusing on…