In this fifth edition, questions on how best to support parents and other caregivers are brought into focus. Governments are showing more and more interest in providing services to parents to help them fulfil their parenting roles. But what does “good” parenting mean? How can policies to support parents best be adapted to local culture? What is the most appropriate way to critically evaluate these policies?
The long-term benefits for society and individuals of well-designed programmes for parenting support far outweigh the cost of the initial investment.
This publication is part of a series that brings different issues important for early childhood into focus, developed together with the Child and Youth Studies Group at The Open University.




This collection compiles compelling, evidence-based research and analysis on topics relevant for anyone working with and for young children and families.