Parents are the frontline public health workers–they nurture and support, supervise and teach healthy habits, make sure their child is safe and supported in their community, and help their child get the education and health care they need.  Parenting can present many joys and challenges. For parents who don’t have many resources, these challenges may be harder to tackle. Parents may need help facing those challenges. Learn how CDC helps parents get the support and information they need .

Parents play a critical role in a  child’s brain development. They are their children’s first teachers and prepare them for increased independence. As the child grows and develops, there are many things parents can do to help their child. CDC provides tips to help parents  learn more about positive parenting  and their child’s development, safety, and health at each stage of their child’s life. Parents can  track their child’s developmental milestones  and act early if there is a concern.

Parents play a critical role in a  child’s brain development. They are their children’s first teachers and prepare them for increased independence. As the child grows and develops, there are many things parents can do to help their child. CDC provides tips to help parents  learn more about positive parenting  and their child’s development, safety, and health at each stage of their child’s life. Parents can  track their child’s developmental milestones  and act early if there is a concern.

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Supporting Parents To Help Children Thrive
Learn how CDC helps parents get the support and information they need.
(Published: May 4, 2020)

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