Revisiting the association between grandparenting and mental health in China: New evidence from the harmonized CHARLS.

BACKGROUND: In the context of the global aging challenge, an increasing number of middle-aged and older adults (MAOAs) are engaging in grandparenting. However, the effect of grandparenting on the mental health of caregivers has shown inconsistent findings. To effectively promote healthy aging, it is imperative to adopt a comprehensive perspective and employ a rigorous approach to further investigate the relationship between these two social phenomena. METHODS: The data from the Harmonized China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study were analyzed, focusing on MAOAs with at least one grandchild. Mental health assessments used the center for epidemiologic studies depression scale scale. The study employed a series of difference-in-differences (DID) models, especially complemented by propensity score matching, to evaluate the average treatment effect for the treated (ATT) on mental health of caregivers, considering covariates like personal and family characteristics. The intervention perspective includes both the provision and cessation of grandparenting. RESULTS: The study found that providing grandchildren care does not have a significant effect on the mental health of grandparents, in comparison to those who have never engaged in such care (ATT = -0.172, T = 0.65, p = 0.517 in the PSM-DID model). Furthermore, ceasing this care also appears to have no substantial effect on the mental health of the caregivers, relative to individuals who have consistently offered grandchildren care (ATT = 0.060, T = 0.26, p = 0.795 in the PSM-DID model). Furthermore, subsequent robustness analyses consistently supported these findings, even when considering data from different survey waves. CONCLUSIONS: In contrast to many prior studies that have reported either positive or negative effects, our research reveals that grandparenting exerts no significant effect on the mental health of MAOAs. Consequently, health practitioners and policymakers should carefully consider the diverse cultural context when tailoring interventions and support strategies.

Conhecimento materno sobre os cuidados bucais das crianças na primeira infância / Maternal knowledge about children's oral care in early childhood / Conocimiento materno sobre elcuidado bucal de los niños en la primera infância

Introdução:Os pais exercem um importante papel no estabelecimento dos hábitos saudáveis durante a infância.Aoprestarem cuidados bucais necessários às suas crianças, observa-se um significativo resultado na prevenção dos agravos.Objetivo:Identificaroconhecimento materno sobre os cuidados bucais das crianças na primeira infância. Metodologia:Trata-se de um estudo de natureza quantitativa do tipo exploratório e observacional. A coleta ocorreu através da aplicação de um questionário semiestruturado, com questões sobre o conhecimento materno em relação à higiene bucal, hábitos alimentares, acometimento de cárie e perfil socioeconômico. Realizou-se uma análise descritiva dos dados, seguida de análise bivariada pelo teste do Qui-quadrado de Pearson, considerando-se um nível de significância de 5%. Resultados:Sobre o conhecimento dos cuidados bucais dos filhos, o mesmo encontrou-se insatisfatório em relação à idade em que as crianças devem começar a escovar seus dentes sozinhas,quanto ao uso de escova e docreme dental fluoretado como método de higiene após a erupção do primeiro dente e quanto à inexistência do dente decíduo antes do nascimento dos molares permanentes. Observou-se conhecimento satisfatório em relação à importância de se realizar restauraçãoem dente decíduo acometido por cárie,à idade em que a criança troca os dentes decíduos pelos permanentes e, à realização de algum cuidado bucal (fralda e gaze) antes do nascimento do primeiro dente.Conclusões:Há uma lacuna quanto às orientações de saúde bucal providas pelos dentistasdirecionadas às mães. As mães/gestantes têm o conhecimento adequado sobre os cuidados bucais do bebê, porém, quanto aos cuidados após o nascimento do primeiro dente, os resultados foram desfavoráveis. Faz-se necessário a maior participação do cirurgião-dentista nas consultas de pré-natal e de crescimento e desenvolvimento praticando educaçãoem saúde (AU).

Introduction:Parents play an important role in establishing healthy habits during childhood. Providing necessary oral care to their children significantly contributes to preventing oral health issues.Objective: To verify maternal knowledge about children's oral care in early childhood.Methodology:Thisis a quantitative, exploratoryandobservationalstudy. Data werecollectedthroughtheapplicationof a semistructuredquestionnaire, withquestionsabout maternal knowledgeregarding oral hygiene, eatinghabits, caries involvementandsocioeconomic profile. A descriptivedata analysiswasperformed, followedby a bivariate analysis, usingPearson's chi-square test, considering a 5% significance level. Results:Regardingmothers' knowledge about their children's oral care, it was unsatisfactory in relation to the age at which children should start brushing their teeth by themselves; regarding the use of a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste as hygiene methods, after the first tooth's eruption, and regarding the absence of the deciduous tooth before the permanent molars eruption. Satisfactory knowledge was observed regarding the importance of carrying out restoration in decayed deciduous teeth; the age at which children begin to change deciduous teeth for permanent ones and, carrying out some oral care (fabric and gauze) before the first tooth's eruption. Conclusions:There is a gap in the oral health guidelines provided by dentists, aimed to mothers. The mothers/pregnant women have sufficient knowledge about their baby's oral care, but considering the oral care after the first tooth eruption, the results were critical. It is necessary a greater participation of the dentist in prenatal and growth and development consultations, practicing Health Education (AU).

Introducción: Los padres ejercen un papel importante en el establecimiento de hábitos saludables durante la infancia. Al proporcionar el cuidado bucal necesario a sus hijos, se obtienen resultados importantes en la prevención de enfermedades. Objetivo: Identificar el conocimiento materno sobre el cuidado bucal de los niños en la primera infancia. Metodología:Se trata de un estudio cuantitativo de carácter exploratorio yobservacional. La colecta ocurrió mediante la aplicación de un cuestionario semiestructurado, con preguntas sobre conocimientos maternos sobre higiene bucal, hábitos alimentarios, caries y perfil socioeconómico. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo de los datos, seguido de un análisis bivariado mediante la prueba Chi-cuadrado de Pearson, considerando un nivel de significancia del 5%. Resultados:En cuanto al conocimiento sobre el cuidado bucal de los niños, se encontró insatisfactorio en relación a la edad en la que los niños deben comenzar a cepillarse los dientes solos, en cuanto al uso de cepillos dentales y pasta dental fluorada como método de higiene después de la erupción del primer diente y la ausencia de un diente temporal antes del nacimiento de los molares permanentes. Se observó conocimiento satisfactorio sobre la importancia de restaurar un diente temporal afectado por caries, la edad en que el niño cambia los dientes temporales por permanentes y la provisión de algunos cuidados bucales (pañal y gasa) antes del nacimiento del primer diente. Conclusiones:Existe un vacío en la orientación sobre salud bucal proporcionada por los odontólogos dirigida a las madres. Las madres/gestantes tienen conocimientos adecuados sobre el cuidado bucal de su bebé, sin embargo, en relación a los cuidados después del nacimiento del primer diente los resultados fueron desfavorables. Es necesaria una mayor participación del odontólogo en las consultas prenatales y de crecimiento y desarrollo, practicando la educación para la salud (AU).

Impacts of grandparenting on older Chinese adults' mental health: a cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: The practice of grandparenting has been growing in popularity worldwide, particularly in Asian societies. Nevertheless, there is a lack of thorough studies investigating the mental health effects of grandchild care on grandparents, particularly within the family context. The present study aimed to explore the impact of grandparenting on depressive symptoms in older Chinese adults, taking into account the functional role of intergenerational support. METHODS: Using the China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS, 2014 and 2018, N = 9,486), we employed the Pooled Ordinary Least Square method (POLS) to explore the association between depressive symptoms and grandparenting intensity as well as include the interaction terms to investigate the role of intergenerational support among grandparents aged from 60 to 80. RESULTS: After adjusting for control variables, both non-intensive (-0.17; 95% CI: -0.30, -0.03) and intensive (-0.69; 95% CI: -0.95, -0.43) childcare, as well as giving financial support to adult children (-0.06; 95% CI: -0.08, -0.04) and emotional closeness with them (-0.94; 95% CI: -1.15, -0.72), were found to have a positive impact on the mental health of grandparents. Giving financial support (non-intensive: -0.04, 95% CI: -0.07, -0.01; intensive: -0.06, 95% CI: -0.13, -0.01) and providing instrumental support to adult children (non-intensive: -0.12, 95% CI: -0.24, -0.01; intensive: -0.19, 95% CI: -0.37, -0.02) moderated the association between grandparenting and the mental health of older adults, regardless of care intensity. However, the moderating role of receiving financial support (-0.07; 95% CI: -0.12, -0.02) only existed when non-intensive childcare was provided. CONCLUSION: Grandchild care predicted better mental health in grandparents, mainly when they engaged in intensive grandparenting. Emotional closeness and providing financial support to adult children brought mental health benefits to grandparents involved in childcare. Giving financial support and providing instrumental support to adult children moderated the association between grandparenting and the mental health of older adults. However, the moderating role of receiving financial support from adult children only existed when non-intensive childcare was provided.

Continuity and changes in grandchild care and the risk of depression for Chinese grandparents: new evidence from CHARLS.

Objectives: Although studies have researched the mental effects of intergenerational care, little is known about the impact of transformations in caregiving intensity on depression. This study explores grand-parents' depressive symptom outcomes in terms of changes over time in grandparental childcare, with considerations for subgroup differences. Method: Using data from the 2015-2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study on grandparents aged 45 and older, we adopted generalized estimating equations to estimate the effects of seven category changes [(1) continued to provide high-intensity or (2) low-intensity care at both waves; (3) never provided care; (4) started caregiving; (5) ended caregiving; (6) provided less intensive care; and (7) provided more intensive care] over time in grandparental childcare on depressive symptoms among 17,701 grandparents with at least one grandchild, as well as how the impact varies by gender and urban/rural areas. Results: Grandparents who decreased the intensity of care, stopped childcare, or offered continuous low-intensity care were associated with a lower level of depression compared with those providing no childcare. In addition, the benefit of continuous caregiving on mental health was especially noticeable in urban grandmothers. Conclusion: Providing continuous low-intensity, decreased-intensity grandparenting and the cessation of caregiving were associated with a decreased level of depression for Chinese grandparents; however, there were complex interactions at play. Policies aimed at supporting grandparenting should consider caregiving intensity transitions relevant to gender and urban/rural residence.

Orientações da introdução alimentar em puericultura realizadas em uma unidade básica de saúde de Mossoró RN: relato de experiência / Guidelines for food introduction in child culture carried out in a basic health unit in Mossoró-RN: experience report / Directrices para la introducción de alimentos en la cultura infantil realizada en una unidad básica de salud de Mossoró-RN: relato de experiencia

Introdução:Recomendada pela Organização Mundial da Saúde após os seis meses, a alimentação complementar merece atenção especial no que tange a escolha dos alimentos, pois é quando os hábitos alimentares começam a ser formados. Uma introdução alimentar inadequada podelevar o surgimento de alergias, doenças e levar ao déficit nutricional, por isso o acompanhamento desse processo é de extrema importância para assegurar o crescimento e desenvolvimento. Ações compartilhadas com as equipes multiprofissionais de saúdedevemser realizadasna APS,por meio da puericultura, consulta infantil feita de forma periódica com intuito de promover saúde.Objetivo:relatar a experiência do profissional nutricionista nas consultas de puericultura realizadasem uma Unidade Básica de Saúde localizada na cidade de Mossoró ­Rio Grande do Norte.Metodologia:estudo descritivo do tipo relato de experiência. Para a coleta de dados, fez-se o uso da observação e do diário de campo através de registros realizados no acompanhamento das consultas de puericultura.Resultados:Foi observado que algumas das crianças atendidas abandonaram o aleitamento materno antes de 1 ano e 6 meses de idade e que a introdução de outros alimentos foi variável e aconteceu de acordo com a quantidade de vezes que a criança mamava, inserindo incialmente frutas e verduras. Foi relatado ainda a dificuldade quanto a quantidade e forma de preparação dos alimentos.Conclusões:receioe desinformaçãodos cuidadoresnessa etapa da vida da criança, ressaltando a importância de uma orientação bem elaborada e individualizada realizada pelos profissionais de saúde, com destaque para a nutrição (AU).

Introduction: Recommended by theWorld Health Organization after six months, complementary feeding deserves special attention in terms of food choice, as this is when eating habits begin to be formed. A follow-up food introduction can lead to allergies, illnesses and lead to nutritional deficit, so monitoring this process is extremely important to ensure growth and development. Shared actions with multidisciplinary health teams should be carried out in the PHC, through childcare, child consultation carried out on a regular basis with the aim of promoting health. Objective: to report the experience of the professional nutritionist in childcare consultations carried out in a Basic Health Unit located in the city of Mossoró -Rio Grande do Norte. Methodology: descriptive study of the experience report type. For data collection, observation and a field diary were used through records made in the follow-up of childcare consultations. Results: It was observed that some of the children assisted abandoned breastfeeding before 1 year and 6 months of age and that the introduction of other foods was variable and happened according to the number of times the child was breastfed, initially introducing fruits and vegetables . It was also reported the difficulty regarding the amount and way of preparing food. Conclusions: receiving and misinformation from caregivers at this stage of the child's life, emphasizing the importance of well-elaborated and individualized guidance provided by health professionals, with emphasis on nutrition (AU).

Introducción: Recomendada por la Organización Mundial de la Salud a partir de los seis meses, la alimentación complementaria merece especial atención en cuanto a la elección de los alimentos, ya que es cuando se empiezan a formar los hábitos alimentarios. Una introducción de alimentos de seguimiento puede provocar alergias, enfermedades y provocar un déficit nutricional, por lo que monitorear este proceso es extremadamente importante para garantizar el crecimiento y el desarrollo. En la APS se deben realizar acciones compartidas con los equipos multidisciplinarios de salud, a través de la atención al niño, la consulta infantil realizada de manera regular con el objetivo de promover la salud. Objetivo: relatar la experiencia del profesional nutricionista en las consultas de puericultura realizadas en una Unidad Básica de Salud ubicada en la ciudad de Mossoró -Rio Grande do Norte. Metodología: estudio descriptivo del tipo relato de experiencia. Para la recolección de datos se utilizó la observación y diario de campo a través de registros realizados en el seguimiento de las consultas de puericultura. Resultados: Se observó que algunos de los niños asistidos abandonaron la lactancia materna antes de1 año y 6 meses de edad y que la introducción de otros alimentos fue variable y ocurrió de acuerdo con el número de veces que el niño fue amamantado, introduciendo inicialmente frutas y verduras. También se relató la dificultad en cuanto a la cantidad y forma de preparación de los alimentos. Conclusiones: recepción y desinformación de los cuidadores en esta etapa de la vida del niño, destacando la importancia de la orientación bien elaborada e individualizada brindada por los profesionales de la salud, conénfasis en la nutrición (AU).

Narrativas sobre la experiencia de cuidado en padres de hijos con discapacidad visual / Narratives about the experience of care in parents of children with visual impairment

El impacto generado por la discapacidad visual infantil se evidencia en las relaciones estableci-das por el niño con su entorno. El objetivo consistía en describir las narrativas sobre la expe-riencia de cuidado en padres de hijos con discapacidad visual para generar reflexiones en torno a los factores psicosociales asociados y el proceso de rehabilitación. Se implementó una meto-dología cualitativa de diseño narrativo. Como técnica para recolectar la información se utilizó la entrevista en profundidad. Los participantes son padres de hijos con discapacidad visual. Los hallazgos evidencian confusión asociada al diagnóstico, sobreprotección parental, modificacio-nes en el proyecto vital de los padres después del diagnóstico del niño, conflictos en la pareja parental y situaciones de exclusión social que enfrentan los niños. Se concluye que es impor-tante reflexionar sobre la implementación de nuevas alternativas para apoyar a los padres frente al proceso de adaptación al diagnóstico y la rehabilitación. (AU)

The impact generated by childhood visual impairment is evident in the relationships estab-lished by the child with his environment. The research objective was to describe the narra-tives about the experience of care in parents of children with visual impairment to generate reflections on the associated psychosocial factors and the rehabilitation process. For the above, a qualitative methodology of narrative design was implemented. As a technique to col-lect the information, the in-depth interview was obtained. The participants are parents of visually impaired children. The findings show confusion associated with the diagnosis, parental overprotection, modifications in the parents’ life project after the child’s diagnosis, conflicts in the parental couple, and situations of social exclusion that children face. It is concluded that it is important to reflect on the implementation of new alternatives to support parents in the process of adaptation to diagnosis and rehabilitation. (AU)

Aggressive parenting behavior among grandparents providing childcare for grandchildren: A case study of Shenzhen, China.

BACKGROUND: Grandparents play an essential role in childrearing and fill the parenting gap for dual-earner Chinese families. Many Chinese grandparents engage heavily in childcare, which may increase the risk of child abuse. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine grandparental use of psychological and physical aggression toward children and explore its associated risk factors. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING: This was a cross-sectional study which involved purposive sampling of 278 grandparents (204 females and 74 males) taking care of at least one grandchild below 18 years old in Shenzhen, China. METHODS: Information on childcare was collected, including grandparents' use of psychological and physical aggression and their involvement in childcare in terms of intensity and activity. RESULTS: An alarming percentage (57.1 %) of grandparents had used psychological aggression, while 26.5 % had used corporal punishment, in the past year. The average use of psychological aggression and corporal punishment was 16.10 times and 10.08 times per year, respectively. Grandparents taking care of two or more grandchildren were more likely to use psychological aggression and corporal punishment compared to those taking care of only one grandchild. Higher mental and physical health summary scores were associated with lower likelihood of psychological and physical aggression of grandparents. CONCLUSIONS: This study advances our understanding of negative grandparenting behavior in childcare. As grandparents play a significant role in childcare, we need to improve their grandparenting skills, provide more formal childcare services to ease their childcare burden, and support their physical and mental well-being to reduce the risk of child abuse.

Changes in Grandparental Childcare During the Pandemic and Mental Health: Evidence From England.

OBJECTIVES: Policies aiming at reducing rates of hospitalization and death from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) encouraged older people to reduce physical interactions. In England, until July 2021, provision of care for grandchildren was allowed only under very limited circumstances. Evidence also suggests that reduced face-to-face interactions took a toll on mental health during the pandemic. This study aims to investigate associations between changes in grandchild care provision during the first 8/9 months of the pandemic and grandparents' mental health. METHODS: Using prepandemic data from Wave 9 (2018/2019) and the second COVID-19 substudy (November/December 2020) of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing, we first describe changes in grandchild care provision during the pandemic to then investigate, using regression models, associations between changes in grandchild care provision and mental health (depression, quality of life, life satisfaction), while controlling for prepandemic levels of the outcome variables. RESULTS: About 10% of grandparents stopped looking after grandchildren altogether during the first 9 months of the pandemic, with 22% reporting an overall decrease in the amount of grandchild care provided. Compared to grandparents who mostly maintained unchanged their grandchild care provision, those who stopped altogether and those who mostly reduced the amount of grandchild care provided were more likely to report poorer mental health, even accounting for prepandemic health. DISCUSSION: While measures to limit physical contact and shield older people were necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, policymakers should acknowledge potential adverse consequences for mental health among grandparents who experienced changes in their roles as grandchild caregivers.

As funções parentais em casais homossexuais masculinos com bebês / Funciones parentales en parejas homosexuales masculinas con bebés / Parental functions in homosexual male couples with babies

RESUMO O presente estudo objetivou investigar as funções parentais em casais homossexuais masculinos com bebês a partir das teorizações de Winnicott. Trata-se de um estudo de casos com dois casais de homens, um deles adotou a filha logo após seu nascimento, a qual estava com dois anos e cinco meses na época do estudo, e outro recorreu à barriga solidária, cujo filho já estava com um ano e três meses. Foram realizadas entrevistas conjunta e individualmente. Os relatos foram submetidos à análise temática, investigando-se aspectos da prática da parentalidade. Os resultados demonstraram que o vínculo pais-filho(a) foi construído a partir dos cuidados cotidianos, que os casais buscaram dividir de forma igualitária. Foi possível identificar em cada participante tanto aspectos da função materna propostas por Winnicott, quanto da função paterna. Os achados indicam que as funções que os adultos exercem junto aos bebês, mais do que materna e paterna, são funções parentais que independem do gênero ou da orientação sexual do cuidador.

RESUMEN El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo investigar las funciones de los padres en parejas homosexuales masculinas con bebés basándose en las teorizaciones de Winnicott. Este es un estudio de caso con dos parejas de hombres, una de las cuales adoptó a su hija poco después del nacimiento, que tenía 2 años y 5 meses en el momento del estudio, y otra recurrió a la subrogación, cujo hijo ya tenía 1 año y 3 meses. Las entrevistas se realizaron de forma conjunta e individual. Los informes fueron sometidos a análisis temático, investigando aspectos de la practica de la parentalidad. Los resultados mostraron que el vínculo padre-hijo se construyó a partir del cuidado diario, que las parejas trataron de dividir en partes iguales. Fue posible identificar en cada participante ambos aspectos de la función materna propuesto por Winnicott y de la función paterna. Los resultados indican que las funciones que los adultos desempeñan con los bebés, en lugar de maternas o paternas, son funciones parentales que son independientes del género o la orientación sexual del cuidador.

ABSTRACT. The present study aimed to investigate parental functions in male homosexual couples with babies based on Winnicott's theorizations. This is a case study with two male couples, one who adopted their daughter right after her birth, wich was 2 years and 5 months old at the time of the study, and another that resort on surrogacy, with a child of 1 year and 3 months. Interviews were conducted jointly and individually. Participants' reports were submitted to thematic analysis, investigating aspects of parenting practice. The results showed that the parent-child bond was built from daily care, which the couples sought to divide equally. It was possible to identify in each participant both aspects of the maternal and paternal functions proposed by Winnicott. The findings indicate that the functions that adults carry out with infants, rather than maternal and paternal ones, are parental functions that are independent of the gender or the sexual orientation of the caregiver.

Ter um fiho durante a pós-graduação em enfermagem: perspectivas e desafios / Having a child during graduate nursing: perspectives and challenges / Tener un hijo durante la carrera de enfermería: perspectivas y retos

Objetivo: compreender como enfermeiras percebem a vivência de uma gravidez e os primeiros meses após o nascimento de um filho durante o mestrado/doutorado. Método: estudo qualitativo, exploratório-descritivo, desenvolvido com nove pós-graduandas em enfermagem de uma universidade pública do estado do Paraná. A coleta de dados foi realizada nos meses de agosto e setembro de 2022, a partir de entrevistas individuais semiestruturadas que foram audiogravadas, transcritas e submetidas à análise de conteúdo, modalidade temática proposta por Bardin. Resultados: emergiram três categorias temáticas: 1) Enfrentando desafios: conciliar tarefas é uma necessidade; 2) Rede de apoio como facilitadora na conciliação da maternidade com os estudos e; 3) Aumento do tempo de licença-maternidade, flexibilização e apoio interno para inclusão de mulheres mães na ciência. Conclusão: as vivências da maternidade vivenciadas por mulheres na pós-graduação foram pautadas na sobrecarga das mães pesquisadoras, repercutindo em atrasos no cumprimento de prazos, dificuldade em manter a amamentação e preocupação com a saúde dos filhos, refletindo em escolhas e renúncias da maternidade nesta etapa da vida.

Objective: to understand how nurses perceive the experience of pregnancy and the first months after the birth of a child during their master's/doctoral studies. Method: qualitative, exploratory-descriptive study, developed with nine graduate students in nursing at a public university in the state of Paraná. Data collection was carried out in August and September 2022, based on semi-structured individual interviews that were audio-recorded, transcribed and submitted to content analysis, the thematic modality proposed by Bardin. Results: three thematic categories emerged: 1) Facing challenges: reconciling tasks is a necessity; 2) Support network as a facilitator in reconciling motherhood with studies and; 3) Increased maternity leave, flexibility and internal support for the inclusion of women mothers in science. Conclusion: the experiences of motherhood experienced by women in graduate school were based on the overload of research mothers, resulting in delays in meeting deadlines, difficulty in maintaining breastfeeding and concern for the health of their children, reflecting on choices and waivers of motherhood in this life stage.

Objetivo: comprender cómo las enfermeras perciben la experiencia del embarazo y los primeros meses después del nacimiento de un hijo durante sus estudios de maestría/doctorado. Método: estudio cualitativo, exploratorio-descriptivo, desarrollado con nueve estudiantes de postgrado en enfermería de una universidad pública del estado de Paraná. La recolección de datos se realizó en agosto y septiembre de 2022, a partir de entrevistas individuales semiestructuradas que fueron grabadas en audio, transcritas y sometidas a análisis de contenido, modalidad temática propuesta por Bardin. Resultados: emergieron tres categorías temáticas: 1) Enfrentar desafíos: conciliar tareas es una necesidad; 2) Red de apoyo como facilitadora en la conciliación de la maternidad con los estudios y; 3) Aumento de la licencia de maternidad, flexibilidad y apoyo interno para la inclusión de mujeres madres en la ciencia. Conclusión: las experiencias de maternidad vividas por las mujeres en el posgrado se basaron en la sobrecarga de las madres investigadoras, resultando en retrasos en el cumplimiento de los plazos, dificultad para mantener la lactancia materna y preocupación por la salud de sus hijos, reflexionando sobre las opciones y renuncias de la maternidad en esta etapa de la vida.

Vivências de mães no cuidado a crianças e adolescentes com Epidermólise Bolhosa / Experiencias de madres en el cuidado de niños y adolescentes con Epidermólisis Ampollosa / Experiences of mothers in the care of children and adolescents with epidermolysis bullosa

Resumo Objetivo conhecer e analisar as vivências de mães no cuidado a crianças e adolescentes com Epidermólise Bolhosa. Método estudo descritivo de abordagem qualitativa desenvolvido junto a dez mães de crianças e adolescentes com Epidermólise Bolhosa de diferentes regiões do Brasil, a partir de entrevistas semiestruturadas, áudio e vídeo gravadas, por via remota, utilizando-se a plataforma Google Meet®, entre setembro e novembro de 2021. A técnica da análise temática direcionou a apreciação do material empírico. Resultados participaram do estudo mães com idade entre 23 e 53 anos. Duas categorias traduzem a vivência materna: i) O "baque" do diagnóstico e os desafios iniciais e ii) "Deixar de viver para viver para ele": as mudanças no cotidiano das famílias. Considerações finais e implicações para a prática as mães vivenciaram sentimentos de medo e insegurança diante do diagnóstico do filho e a rotina de cuidados, em especial, as trocas diárias de curativos, acarretaram sobrecarga física e emocional. Esses resultados podem subsidiar o acompanhamento dessas famílias de modo a instrumentalizá-las para o cuidado e apoiá-las emocionalmente.

Resumen Objetivo conocer y analizar la vida de las madres en el cuidado de niños y adolescentes con Epidermólisis Bullosa. Método estudio descriptivo de abordaje cualitativo desarrollado junto a diez madres de niños y adolescentes con Epidermólisis Bullosa de diferentes regiones de Brasil, a partir de entrevistas semiestructuradas con grabación de audio y video, por vía remota, utilizando la plataforma Google Meet®, entre septiembre y noviembre de 2021. La técnica de análisis temático dirigió la apreciación del material empírico. Resultados participaron en el estudio mujeres de entre 23 y 53 años. Dos categorías traducen la experiencia materna: i) El "shock" del diagnóstico y los retos iniciales; y ii) "Dejar de vivir para vivir por él": los cambios en la vida cotidiana de las familias. Consideraciones finales e implicaciones para la práctica las madres experimentaron sentimientos de miedo e inseguridad ante el diagnóstico de su hijo y la rutina de cuidados, especialmente los cambios de apósito diarios provocaron una sobrecarga física y emocional. Estos resultados pueden servir de apoyo para el seguimiento de estas familias, con el fin de poder cuidarlas y apoyarlas emocionalmente.

Abstract Objective to know and analyze mothers' experiences in caring for children and adolescents with Epidermolysis Bullosa. Method a descriptive qualitative study was developed with ten mothers of children and adolescents with epidermolysis bullosa from different regions of Brazil using semi-structured interviews recorded remotely using Google Meet® between September and November 2021. The thematic analysis technique guided the appreciation of the empirical material. Results mothers aged between 23 and 53 years participated in the study. Two categories translate the maternal experience: i) the "shock" of the diagnosis and the initial challenges and ii) "Stop living to live for them": the changes in the families' daily life. Final considerations and implications for practice mothers experienced fear and insecurity when their child was diagnosed, and the care routine, especially the daily dressing changes, caused a physical and emotional burden. These results can support the follow-up of these families to provide them with care tools and emotional support.

Relación entre competencia para el cuidado domiciliario y la presencia de infecciones respiratorias en niños con tratamiento oncológico en el contexto de la pandemia por COVID-19 / Relationship between competence for home care and the presence of respiratory infections in children with cancer treatment in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic / Relação entre a proficiência para dar os cuidados em casa e a presença de infecções respiratórias em crianças sob tratamento oncológico no contexto da pandemia de COVID-19

Introducción: Los cuidados domiciliarios para los niños con enfermedades neoplásicas, representan costos sociales y económicos, además de posibles riesgos de infección. Por lo que, la importancia del cuidado de los menores ante las infecciones respiratorias virales durante la infancia radica en asegurar las correctas medidas de prevención del contagio. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la relación existente entre la competencia para el cuidado domiciliario y la presencia de infecciones respiratorias en los niños con tratamiento oncológico. Método: Estudio de enfoque cuantitativo, diseño correlacional, de corte transversal y descriptivo. La muestra se compone de 75 díadas. La competencia del cuidado domiciliario se midió con el instrumento CUIDAR. El análisis estadístico se realizó con el programa estadístico SPSS versión 25, utilizando estadística descriptiva y estadística inferencial no paramétrica. Resultados: La prevalencia de infecciones respiratorias fue del 4% para los menores con cuidadores con un nivel alto de competencia para el cuidado domiciliario, 12% para el nivel medio y 21.3%para el nivel bajo, mostrando dependencia entre las variables de estudio(X2=14.4, gl= 2, p=0.001). Además, se determinó una asociación (r=-.439, p<.001)entre las mismas. Discusión: La competencia con un nivel alto en los cuidados domiciliarios, supone un adecuado desempeño del rol como cuidador familiar con efecto en calidad de vida de la díada cuidador familiar-persona con cáncer. Conclusiones: A mayor competencia para el cuidado, menor la prevalencia de infecciones respiratorias; existiendo una relación entre la competencia para el cuidado domiciliario y la presencia de infecciones respiratorias en los niños con tratamiento oncológico.

Introduction: Home care for children with neoplastic diseases represents social and economic costs, as well as possible risks of infection. Therefore, the importance of caring for minors in the face of viral respiratory infections during childhood lies in ensuring the correct measures to prevent contagion. The objectiveof this study was to determine the relationship between competence for home care and the presence of respiratory infections in children undergoing cancer treatment. Method: Study of quantitative approach, correlational, cross-sectional and descriptive design. The sample consists of 75 dyads. Home care competence was measured with the CARE instrument. Statistical analysis was performed with the statistical program SPSS version 25.0, using descriptive statistics and non-parametric inferential statistics. Results: The prevalence of respiratory infections was 4% for children with caregivers with a high level of home care competence, 12% for the medium level and 21.3% for the low level, showing dependence between the study variables (X2=14.4, gl= 2, p=0.001). In addition, an association (r=-.439, p<.001) was determined between them. Discussion: The competence with a high level in home care supposes an adequate performance of the role as family caregiver with effect on quality of life of the family caregiver-person with a cancer dyad. Conclusions:The higher the caregiving competence, the lower the prevalence of respiratory infections; there is a relationship between home caregiving competence and the presence of respiratory infections in children undergoing cancer treatment.

Introdução: Os cuidados domiciliares para as crianças com doenças neoplásicas representam custos sociais e econômicos, além dos possíveis riscos de infecção. Por isso, a importância de tomar conta delas no que diz respeito às infecções respiratórias virais durante sua meninice radica em segurar as medidas adequadas para prevenir o contágio. O objetivo deste estúdio foi determinar a relação entre as infecções respiratórias nas crianças sob tratamento contra o cancro e a habilitação para lhes fornecer os cuidados em casa. Método: Estúdio da abordagem quantitativa, desenho correlacional, de corte transversal e descritivo. A amostra se compõe de 75 díades. A habilitação dos cuidados em casa foi medida com o instrumento TOMAR CONTA. A análise estatística se realizou com o programa estatístico SPSS, versão 25. Foi utilizada a estatística descritiva e a estatística inferencial não paramétrica. Resultados: A prevalência de infecções respiratórias foi de 4% para as crianças que receberam os cuidados em casa com um alto nível de efetividade; 12%, quando a efetividade dos cuidados foi intermediária; e para a baixa chegou até 21,3%. Isto demonstra a correlação entre as variáveis de estudo (X2= 14,4; gl= 2; p= 0,001). Além disso, se determinou uma associação (r= -,439; p<,001) entre elas. Discussão:A aptidão adequada para fornecer os cuidados em casa aponta que o responsável pela família desempenhou bem seu papel, o que fez com que houvesse repercussões positivas na qualidade de vida da díade "cuidador familiar-pessoa com câncer". Conclusões: Quanto maior é a proficiência para dar os cuidados, menor é o impacto das infecções respiratórias. Existe uma relação entre a habilitação para os cuidados em casa e a presença de infecções respiratórias nas crianças que recebem tratamentos oncológicos

Are grandchildren good for you? Well-being and health effects of becoming a grandparent.

Older individuals commonly go through a few major life transitions which can impact their health and well-being. While transitions like that into retirement have been extensively investigated, little research focused on the transition into grandparenthood. Understanding effects of this highly common event is not only important from a descriptive viewpoint, but is also informative for the active aging policies that are increasingly pursued to deal with aging populations. Using data from ten Western European countries, we show that grandparenthood on average leads to a reduction in well-being while hardly impacting physical, cognitive and mental health. The effect is heterogeneous by family closeness, though. Grandparenthood reduces well-being for those having relatively little family contact and not providing child care. But it leaves well-being unaffected while improving health along some dimensions among those with the opposite profile. The only exception to the latter are grandmothers providing daily child care, for whom grandparenthood appears to be burdensome. This pattern of results suggests that involving grandparents non-intensively in child care may lead to beneficial side-effects. Becoming a grandparent induces people to retire, but retirement seems no relevant channel for well-being and health effects.

Pensar la práctica clínica con niñxs en tiempos de perplejidad / Thinking about the clinical practice with children in times of perplexity / Penser la pratique clinique avec les enfants en temps de perplexite / Pensando a prática clínica com crianças em tempos de perplexidade

En este trabajo comparto una experiencia clínica que me ha resultado conmovedora, difícil e inmensamente humanizante. La pandemia me llevó a replantearme tanto los encuadres como los marcos teóricos,entre otras cuestiones, para posibilitar la escucha sosteniendo la demora sin apresuramientos, dando tiempo al por decir de quien padece detrás de una pantalla. Asimismo,me situó de una manera impensada en una escena que puso a prueba los dispositivos que en otro tiempo hubiera considerado del terreno de la ciencia ficción. Despliego la idea de una clínica que demanda un entramado vincular en un espacio que fuimos construyendo "entre" paciente y analista en tiempos de perplejidad AU

In this work I share a clinical experience that has been moving, difficult and immensely humanizing for me. The pandemic led me to rethink both the framing and the theoretical frameworks, among other issues, to enable listening while maintaining the delay but without haste, giving time to the one who suffers behind a screen. Also placed me in an unexpected way in a scene that has put to test devices one would once have considered to be part of the realm of science fiction. I unfold the idea of a clinical practice that demands an interwined bond in a space that we've built "between" patient and analyst in times of perplexity AU

Dans ce travail, je partage une expérience clinique qui a été émouvante, difficile et immensément humanisant. La pandémie m'a amené à repenser à la fois les encadrementset les cadres théoriques, entre autres enjeux, pour rendre possible l'écoute tout en maintenant le retard sans hâte, en donnant le temps de dire à qui souffre derrière un écran. Aussim'a placé de manière inattendue dans une scène qui mettait des dispositifsà l'épreuve qu'il aurait autrefois considéré comme appartenant à la science-fiction. Je déploie l'idée d'une pratique clinique qui exige un réseau relationnel dans un espace que nous construisions "entre" patient et analyste en tempsde perplexité AU

Neste trabalho compartilho uma experiência clínica que tem sido comovente, difícil e imensamente humanizadora. A pandemia me levou a repensar tanto osenquadramentosassim como os referenciais teóricos, entre outras questões, para possibilitar a escuta mantendo oatraso sem pressa, dando tempo de dizer quem sofre atrás deuma telade computador. Da mesma maneira me colocou de forma inesperada em uma cena que chegou a por à prova os dispositivosque em outro tempo euteria considerado ficção cientifica. Desdobro a ideia de uma clínica que exige uma rede de vínculos em um espaço que estávamos construindo "entre" paciente e analista em tempo de perplexidade AU

The evolutionary novelty of childcare by and with strangers.

Alloparenting by and with genetically unrelated individuals is evolutionarily novel; thus, the Savanna-IQ Interaction Hypothesis predicts that more intelligent parents are more likely to resort to paid childcare by strangers. Analyses of individual data (National Child Development Study) in the United Kingdom (Study 1) and macrolevel data from the United States (Study 2) and economically developed Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) nations (Study 3) confirmed the hypothesis. Net of education, earnings, sex, current marital status, and number of children, more intelligent British parents were more likely to resort to paid childcare at ages 33 and 42; net of female labor force participation rate, median household income, median cost of childcare, and mean education, U.S. states with higher average intelligence had higher proportions of children (ages 0-4) in paid childcare; and net of maternal employment, gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, cost of childcare, and female educational attainment, OECD nations with higher average intelligence had higher proportions of infants (ages 0-2) in paid childcare. The results were remarkably consistent; both across the 50 U.S. states and 45 economically developed OECD nations, a one IQ point increase in the average intelligence of the population was associated with a 1.8% increase in the proportion of children in paid childcare. Contrary to earlier findings, there was some suggestive evidence that the experience of paid daycare might harm the cognitive development of children. The studies point to the importance of evolutionary perspective in developmental psychology and child development.

Conectando sorrisos: relato de experiência em unidade de assistência à criança autista / Connecting smiles: experience report in an autistic child care unit

O Transtorno do Espectro Autista abrange um conjunto de alteraçõesbiológicas que repercutem no desenvolvimentoinfantil. Visto que a atenção à saúde bucal dessas crianças tem um papel essencial para melhoria da qualidade de vida, a formação acadêmica ganha importante relevância. Esse artigo teve por objetivo relatar a experiência e o desenvolvimentode competências de estudantes de Odontologia de uma universidade privada durante atividades acadêmicas desenvolvidas em uma instituição não governamental que atua com pacientes autistas no Ceará.Os estagiários do último ano do curso de Odontologia desenvolveram atividades durante o segundo semestre de 2020com um grupo de 22 participantes. A experiência se desenvolveu nas seguintesfases: reconhecimento do espaço, condicionamento para construção de vínculo, identificação de necessidades bucais e atividades de intervençãocoma realização deescovação, aromaterapia e tratamento restaurador atraumático.O estágio mostrou-se desafiador para o desenvolvimentode competências atitudinais e habilidades sedimentadas com paciência, empatia e construção de uma relação de confiança (AU).

Autism Spectrum Disorder encompasses a set of biological changes that impact child development. Since attention to the oral health of these children plays an essential role in improving their quality of life, academic training gains importance. This article aimed to report the experience and development of skills of dental students from a private university during college activities molded in a non-governmental institution that works with autistic patients in Ceará. The interns from the last semester of the Dentistry course developed activities during the second semester of 2020 with a group of 22 participants. The experience expanded in the following phases: space recognition, conditioning for bonding, identification of oral needs, and interventionactivities with brushing, aromatherapy, and atraumatic restorative treatment. The internship proved the challenge for the attitudinal competencies and skills evolution, sedimented with patience, empathy, and a relationship of trust (AU).

Is There a Rejuvenating Effect of (Grand)Childcare? A Longitudinal Study on German Data.

OBJECTIVES: Provision of grandchild care has been found to be associated with a youthful subjective age. Yet, previous studies on this topic were cross-sectional and ignored the increasing proportions of older people growing old without the opportunity to become a grandparent. This study investigates the effects of childcare to grandchildren and to other children on subjective age using panel data. METHODS: We exploit the longitudinal nature of data from the German Ageing Survey (DEAS) to examine the association between grandparental childcare and care to other children with subjective age, using fixed-effects regression analyses on a sample of 50-85 years old individuals (men: N = 11,151; n = 3,984; women: N = 10,687; n = 3,746, where N is the number of observations and n is the number of individuals). RESULTS: The results from cross-sectional analyses show a "rejuvenating effect" of provision of both types of childcare in later life, especially for women. However, longitudinal analyses find very small and statistically insignificant effects. DISCUSSION: We show for the first time that both grandchild care and childcare outside the grandparent-grandchild relationship are associated with a youthful subjective age for older people. However, these associations are likely due to selection effects, that is, unobserved characteristics of people that make them more likely to engage in childcare and are also associated with subjective age. Our results warn against causal interpretation of associations found in previous studies, but also open up new research questions on the role played by childcare other than to grandchildren.

A Social-Ecological Model of Grandparenting Experiences: A Systematic Review.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Grandparenting trends have been increasing due to rises in female employment, economic stressors, and single-parent families. Because the level of grandparental involvement could either result in beneficial or adverse physical and mental health outcomes, this review aims to use a social-ecological model to compare the childcare experiences of primary and nonprimary grandparent caregivers and the effects of childcare on their physical and emotional health. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: This is a systematic review. CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, PubMed, and Scopus were searched for qualitative papers. A thematic analysis was conducted, and data were framed using the social-ecological model. RESULTS: Seventy-four qualitative studies were included. Four themes were generated: intrapersonal: attitudes and motivations (obligation and sense of responsibility, limited physical health, and emotional resources), interpersonal: relationships with grandchildren and adult children (grandparental roles and gendered differences, forging bonds with grandchildren, role ambiguities, conflicts and drawing boundaries, and support and relationships with others), organizational: social services and educational needs, and policy: financial and legal issues. Grandparental well-being is likely to be dependent on the context of the childcare provided, relational bonds with adult children and grandchildren, and the availability of a community and institutional, legal, and financial support. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS: The act of grandparenting is laden with cost and reward. To ensure a better quality of life in grandparents' later years, joint efforts between policymakers, educators, and organizations are required to meet their childcare support needs such that they can fulfill their grandparenting roles with ease.

Experiencias comunitarias, crianzas compartidas y políticas de cuidado / Experiências comunitárias, políticas compartilhadas de pais e cuidados / Community experiences, shared upbringing and care policies

RESUMEN En el presente artículo, escrito en el contexto de la pandemia 2020-2021 y en el marco del cumplimento del Aislamiento Social Preventivo y Obligatorio (ASPO), analizamos dos experiencias comunitarias vinculadas al cuidado de las infancias y adolescencias que se desarrollan en las provincias de Neuquén y Río Negro (Patagonia Argentina). Dicho análisis es resultado de una investigación cualitativa realizada desde la perspectiva de la Psicología Social Crítica y las Políticas Públicas en la que buscamos recuperar los saberes sociales que estas iniciativas comunitarias pueden aportar al diseño y reformulación de las políticas públicas de cuidado. Específicamente, las experiencias que aquí presentamos son: la Asociación Civil GAIA-Nueva Crianza, conformada por familias de niñes y adolescentes trans; y la Asociación Civil Lazos Azules, integrada por familias de niños y adolescentes con TEA (Trastorno del Espectro Autista). Si bien las dos asociaciones son muy diferentes entre sí, ambas coinciden en estar protagonizadas por familias que, a partir de haber escuchado y prestado atención a las necesidades de sus hijo/a/es, se organizaron colectivamente para visibilizar la realidad de sus niño/a/es y adolescentes generando distintas acciones. Dichas acciones tienden no sólo a hacer efectivos los derechos de las infancias y adolescencias, especialmente aquellos vinculados a la identidad, la educación y la salud, sino que están orientadas a incidir en las políticas públicas de cuidado a nivel local desde lo que Boaventura de Sousa Santos denomina la sociología de las emergencias y desde lo que Rita Segato designa como una politicidad en clave femenina anfibia.

RESUMO. Neste artigo, escrito no contexto da pandemia 2020-2021 e no quadro do cumprimento do Isolamento Social Preventivo e Obrigatório (ASPO), analisamos duas experiências comunitárias relacionadas com o cuidado de crianças e adolescentes que ocorrem nas províncias de Neuquén e Río Negro (Patagônia Argentina). Esta análise é resultado de uma pesquisa qualitativa realizada na perspectiva da Psicologia Social Crítica e das Políticas Públicas, na qual buscamos resgatar o conhecimento social de que essas iniciativas comunitárias podem contribuir para o desenho e reformulação das políticas públicas de atenção. Especificamente, as experiências que aqui apresentamos são: a Associação Civil GAIA-Nueva Crianza, formada por famílias de crianças e adolescentes trans; e a Associação Civil Lazos Azules, formada por famílias de crianças e adolescentes com TEA (Transtorno do Espectro do Autismo). Embora as duas associações sejam muito diferentes entre si, ambas coincidem no fato de serem lideradas por famílias que, depois de ouvir e atentar para as necessidades dos filhos, se organizam coletivamente para tornar visível a realidade dos filhos. a / es e adolescentes gerando diferentes ações. Essas ações tendem não só a efetivar os direitos da criança e do adolescente, especialmente aqueles vinculados à identidade, educação e saúde, mas visam influenciar as políticas públicas de atenção em nível local a partir do que Boaventura de Sousa Santos denomina a sociologia das emergências e do que Rita Segato designa como feminilidade anfíbia chave de politicidade.

ABSTRACT In this article, written in the context of the 2020-2021 pandemic and in compliance with the Preventive and Compulsory Social Isolation (ASPO), we analyze two community experiences related to the care of children and adolescents that take place in the provinces of Neuquén and Río Negro (Argentinian Patagonia). This analysis is the result of a qualitative study carried out from the perspective of Critical Social Psychology and Public Policy, in which we seek to recover the social knowledge that these community initiatives can contribute to the design and reformulation of public care policies. Specifically, the experiences we present here are the GAIA-Nueva Crianza Civil Association, made up of families of trans children and adolescents; and the Lazos Azules civil association, made up of families of children and adolescents with ASD (autism spectrum disorder). Although the two associations are very different from each other, they both coincide in being led by families who, after having listened and paid attention to the needs of their children, they organized collectively to make visible the reality of their children and adolescents by generating different actions. These actions tend not only to make effective the rights of children and adolescents, especially those linked to identity, education and health, but are also aimed at influencing public care policies at the local level, from what Boaventura de Sousa Santos calls the sociology of emergencies and from what Rita Segato designates amphibious feminine key politicity.

Emociones y cuidados en el confinamiento hogareño durante la pandemia de covid-19 / Emoções e cuidados em confinamento domiciliar durante a pandemia do covid-19 / Care and emotions in home confinement during the covid-19 pandemic

RESUMEN El artículo problematiza, a través de relatos de prácticas cotidianas de cuidado, emociones que se organizan en torno a las diferentes configuraciones del cuidado infantil en el Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires (Argentina). De esta forma, se trata de alimentar la mirada de las infancias, maternidades y paternidades urbanas en 'plural', con la meta de poder considerar el amplio repertorio de formas de disponerse, de estar y sentir que atraviesan el arco de experiencias de los arreglos familiares y el cuidado de hijos e hijas. ¿Cómo se reorganizaron los cuidados domésticos durante la pandemia? ¿Qué emociones y 'reglas del sentir' esto puso en evidencia? ¿Cómo impactaron los cambios en las fronteras del 'adentro' y el 'afuera' en las familias y en las subjetividades laborales y personales? Un primer nivel de análisis de la información empírica está estructurada por las formas de habitar (quiénes vivían con quiénes en términos de parentesco, con qué tipos de vivienda, haciendo qué uso del barrio), para presentar sobre ellas las tensiones emocionales, necesidades y estrategias que emergieron en los relatos.

RESUMO O artigo problematiza, por meio de relatos de práticas cotidianas do cuidado, as emoções que organizam-se em torno das diferentes configurações do cuidado das crianças na Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires, (Argentina). Dessa forma, o artigo pretende contribuir a um olhar das infâncias, das maternidades e das paternidades no plural, com o objetivo de poder contemplar o amplo repertório de modos de experienciar, ser e sentir que perpassam o arco de experiências das dinâmicas familiares e do cuidado das crianças. Como os cuidados domésticos foram reorganizados durante a pandemia? Que emoções e regras do sentir isso trouxe à tona? Como as mudanças nas fronteiras do 'dentro' e 'fora' impactaram as famílias e as subjetividades pessoais e do trabalho? Um primeiro nível de análise da informação empírica é estruturado pelos modos de viver (quem conviveu com quem em termos do parentesco, em que tipo de habitação, qual uso da vizinhança), para apresentar tensões emocionais, necessidades e estratégias que surgiram nos relatos.

ABSTRACT. This article addresses the emotions around different configurations of childcare in the Metropolitan area of Buenos Aires, Argentina, based on narratives about everyday care practices. In doing so, the article aims to contribute to a pluralistic view of childhood and parenthood in order to consider the vast repertoire of dispositions, of being and feeling that are intertwined in family arrangements and childcare. How did the interviewees rearrange domestic care during the pandemic? What emotions and 'emotional norms' does that new situation reveal? How did the changes in the limits of inside and outside affect families and personal and labor subjectivities? A first level empirical data analysis is performed on the modes of inhabiting a home -who lived with whom, in which type of house, and what use they make of the resources in their neighborhood — in order to reflect upon the emotional tensions, needs and strategies that emerged from the narratives.