Psychological consultations for children aged 0 to 4 have increased significantly in recent years. In order to better understand this evolution, the newspaper Le Soir interviewed Louise Mathijs, who highlighted how contemporary parenthood experiences are colored by shifts in the sociocultural environment (e.g., more pressure to be perfect, lower feelings of confidence, and less informal social support), leading parents to consult professionals more often when in doubt. Our colleague Cind Mottrie (UMons) further elaborated on the growing attention for infant mental health and its importance.

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