Parenting Interventions for Improving Neurodevelopment Publisher



L Tornquist LUCIANA ; D Tornquist DEBORA ; Cp Reuter Cezane PRISCILA ; R Kelishadi ROYA
Source: Published:2024

Abstract

The first years of life are considered a critical period for child development. The child’s development is influenced by several factors, with parenting being a relevant factor in the care of young children. Parental interventions that encourage nurturing care have shown good results in improving children’s development. Group sessions and home visits have been shown to be the most promising intervention models. Different techniques for changing behavior have shown promising results (information on posters, counseling, and providing opportunities for practice and games). These interventions have been shown to be effective in improving parenting skills and children’s cognitive, motor, language, and socio-emotional development, with the most robust evidence for short-term effects. Although the evidence is less consistent, early parenting interventions with premature babies have also shown good results in the baby’s cognitive and physical development and interactions. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.