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In contemporary academia, the multifaceted roles of women and the unique challenges they encounter throughout their lives and motherhood are often understudied and overlooked. Issues ranging from everyday struggles faced by immigrant women to the profound effects of domestic abuse, disability, and disordered eating on maternal well-being and child development persist in the shadows of scholarly exploration. This lack of comprehensive research not only hinders our understanding of women's vital contributions to society but also deprives us of the knowledge required to address these challenges effectively. Challenges and Opportunities for Women, Parenting, and Child Development is a groundbreaking book that fills the void in academic literature, offering a comprehensive exploration of women's lived experiences, strengths, and vulnerabilities in the present day. It provides a holistic perspective on women's roles in society and motherhood, from their early development to the unique challenges they face during pregnancy, infertility, and raising children with disabilities. Scholars, researchers, and individuals interested in the intricate study of women, motherhood, femininity, and child development will find this book to be an invaluable resource. This book is a cornerstone of knowledge, a beacon of inspiration, and a call to action. It addresses the persistent challenges faced by women, unveiling their profound contributions to society. By offering insights, research, and solutions, it empowers academics to embrace and address these important issues, shedding light on the complex reality of women's lives. Challenges and Opportunities for Women, Parenting, and Child Development is the quintessential resource for those seeking to expand their understanding and improve the lives of women and the children they nurture, shaping a more inclusive and compassionate future.

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Nava R. Silton , a Developmental Psychologist, received her B.S. from Cornell University in 2002 and her M.A. and Ph.D. from Fordham University in 2009. Silton has worked at Nickelodeon and Sesame Street Workshop, and has consulted for Netflix, Disney, Apple, and the Autism Seaver Center. She appears regularly on Fox 5 News as a Psychological Correspondent. Nava is currently a Full Professor of Psychology at Marymount Manhattan College. She has written over three dozen peer-reviewed journal articles, over twenty chapters, book reviews and encyclopedia entries and has edited nine full textbooks. Her first two books discuss innovative technologies for individuals with autism and other disabilities, her third delves into creativity, her fourth into family dynamics and romantic relationships and her most recent text explores the constructs of happiness, gratitude, kindness, empathy and well-being. Moreover, Silton created the Realabilities Educational Comic Book Series Curriculum, which has been in over 30 schools across the country and The Addy & Uno Off-Broadway Musical, which ran for over 18 months at Theater Row on 42nd street in New York, NY.

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