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transition to parenthood  

Definition

  • Prior to the transition to parenthood, the nuclear family is synonymous with the marital dyad. With the arrival of another individual—a first child—the family system increases in complexity. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Parenthood, Transition to]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-RDW63W07-T

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