Home visits for at-risk moms may boost child development and break cycles of stress

This study looks at whether a home visiting program for mothers with multiple risk factors (like past trauma or pregnancy complications) can improve children's emotional and behavioral development and mothers' mental well-being. About 352 mothers and their children will take part, with some receiving the support program and others not. Researchers will also measure stress-related biological markers, including epigenetic changes, to understand how early parenting support may help break the cycle of stress across generations.