Contatto e relazione: dai Touchpoint di Brazelton al massaggio infantile AIMI. Linee di pensiero tra T.B. Brazelton e Vimala McClure ai tempi del Covid-19

The two authors, both attentive to parenting support and child development, not only meet in the theoretical and operational lines of views, highlighted in the eight points in common, but show us how their ideas are today more current than ever. We live in a time where action often precedes thought and we are called to adapt and respond to the expectations of others on how we should be. We know how counterproductive this is in raising children. This paper offers reflections, attentions and views to those involved in supporting families and the relationship between professionals and children in the first 1000 days of life. The proposed reflection leads back to lines of an educating community with listening skills, time, empathy and social skills for the well-being of children and families. These lines are in sync with the current indications that have emerged in scientific research, in the field of epigenetics and neuroscience