The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
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This study sought to understand the tasks and activities involved in the caring and nurturing work of mothering, a common and important occupation for many women. ⋯ These findings extend our awareness of mothering and the tasks and activities involved in the occupation of mothering at both the preschool stage and young-adult stage.
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This study examined the occupations of mothering very young children with physical disabilities. ⋯ To plan meaningful, effective interventions, occupational therapy practitioners need to understand the context in which mothering occupations occur and to ensure that mothers' caring occupations and social support needs are addressed in the therapeutic partnership.