Effective Parenting tips

As a parent you give your children a good start in life—you nurture, protect and
guide them. Parenting is a process that prepares your child for independence. As
your child grows and develops, there are many things you can do to help your
child. These links will help you learn more about your child’s development,
positive parenting, safety, and health at each stage of your child’s life.

Parenting takes many different forms. However, some positive parenting

practices work well across diverse families and in diverse settings when providing
the care that children need to be happy and healthy, and to grow and develop
well. A comprehensive report looked at the evidence in scientific publications for
what works, and found these key ways that parents can support their child’s
healthy development:

 Responding to children in a predictable way

 Showing warmth and sensitivity
 Having routines and household rules
 Sharing books and talking with children
 Supporting health and safety
 Using appropriate discipline without harshness
Parents who use these practices can help their child stay healthy, be safe, and be
successful in many areas—emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and social