Stress, cortisol and well‐being of caregivers and children in home‐based child care: a case for differential susceptibility

Background We examined whether children cared for by stressed caregivers show lower socio‐emotional well‐being and more stress, compared with children cared for by less stressed caregivers. Methods Perceived stress and cortisol levels of professional caregivers ( n = 44), and associations with children's ( n = 44) well‐being and cortisol levels in home‐based child care were examined. Results Caregiver perceived stress and cortisol levels were...