Increased family psychosocial focus during children's developmental assessments: a study of parents' views.

Background: Family psychosocial challenges during the early years of a child's life are associated with later mental and physical health problems for the child. An increased psychosocial focus on parents in routine child developmental assessments may therefore be justified.

Methods: Participants in this qualitative study included 11 mothers and one parental couple (mother and father) with children aged 9-23 months.