The goal of most parents is to provide the best life for their children that they possibly can so that they are able to thrive and succeed. It has been discovered that the earliest years of life are crucial for promoting early child development. More specifically, parenting interventions in the first three years of a child’s life have remarkable impacts on their development!

Evidence has shown that children participating in these intervention programs showed significant improvements in cognitive, language, and motor skills due to the fact that many programs focus on giving parents strategies that engage their children in stimulating activities, encourage play-based learning, and strengthen communication skills

Not only did these interventions increase development in children, but they also improved parenting knowledge, practices, and the overall quality of parent-child interactions. When parents feel supported, informed, and equipped, they can create a more nurturing and responsive environment. This could result in parents feeling less stressed and more confident, leading to more positive interactions with their children.

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Alexandra Lagaros, UConn KIDS Research Assistant

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