New paper: green space or nature-based interventions for parent or parent/infant wellbeing

Green space or nature-focused interventions to support parent wellbeing or parent-infant relationships

University of York

•Nature interventions have potential to boost parent wellbeing and parent-child relationships.

•Barriers to engagement include inaccessible locations, safety concerns, and equipment needs.

•Enablers include easily accessible locations, expert facilitators, and building relationships.

•Interventions were successfully delivered by various roles, suggesting scalability and accessibility.

•Activities included physical, reflective, arts/crafts, gardening, and foraging.

Lois Armour, Emma Standley, Stephanie Bramley, Sarah Blower, Kate Morton

Department of Health Sciences