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ABSTRACT
Little is known about the experiences and inner worlds of infants who live with their parents in prison-based residential programs. Infant observation and qualitative methods were used to study the experiences of seventeen infants living with their incarcerated mothers in a women’s correctional facility. Glimpses into their inner worlds provide insights into factors that hearten and hinder early relational health. Practitioners and parents can use a relational health approach to recognize and cultivate budding capacities in infant-parent relationships. The researcher discusses the usefulness and relevance of infants’ accounts for communities of practice and research.
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Marie-Celeste Condon
Marie-Celeste Condon, PhD, is an infant and early childhood mental health consultant in private practice. Dr. Condon completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in early childhood special education at the University of Houston, her PhD in social welfare at the University of Washington, and her post-doctoral work at the Center for Health Improvement for Marginalized Populations. She is a Level IV Mentor in Infant Mental Health. Dr. Condon’s research focuses on early relational health, understanding and describing children’s experiences during the first 1000 days of life.