Parenting practices around the world share three major goals: ensuring children’s health and safety, preparing children for life as productive adults and transmitting cultural values. A high-quality parent-child relationship is critical for healthy development.
Adapted from the Encyclopedia of Psychology

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  • Parents and Caregivers Are Essential to Children’s Healthy Development
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  • Staying connected: A guide for parents on raising an adolescent daughter
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  • Parenting
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  • InfoAboutKids.org
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