Fulbright focus: Dismantling the maternal instinct

How do we become good parents? The belief in a maternal instinct assumes parenting as something innate, automatic, and distinctly female. But what is the scientific evidence to support the myth? What is the role of physical touch on parent-infant interactions and infant development? Dr. Rankin will present an overview of her research as a Fulbright scholar to deconstruct the maternal instinct myth and unveil its impact on our understanding of what is “good” parenting in North America. Lunch will be served for in-person registrants. Presented by Lela Rankin, Ph.D.