Responsiveness Is an Important Quality of Mothers

Mothers who consistently respond to their children’s emotions, through mirroring, have smarter, more socially competent children. ; York's Knowledge Mobilization Unit provides services and funding for faculty, graduate students, and community organizations seeking to maximize the impact of academic research and expertise on public policy, social programming, and professional practice. It is supported by SSHRC and CIHR grants, and by the Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation. kmbunit@yorku.ca www.researchimpact.ca