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How Parenting Affects Child Development Parenting and Child Development Parents want the best for their children, so it makes sense that as a parent you want to do your best to support your child to develop to meet their full potential.  Parenting Research shows us that parenting plays a pivotal role in child development, particularly when it comes to academic performance, self esteem and overall happiness. Core aspects of child development The  'Parenting Matters: Supporting Parents of Children Ages 0-8 (2016) paper identifies the following core areas of child development 1. Physical health and safety Receiving care that leads to normative standards for growth and physical development. 2. Emotional wellbeing and Behavioural competence Receiving care that leads to a healthy sense of self, an ability to cope with stress and the ability to regulate emotions accordingly. 3. Social competence Receiving care that supports children to be able to develop and maintain posit...

What Parenting Style is the Best? Have you ever wondered what parenting style is the best? If you walk into the parenting section of any bookstore you’re bound to find a multiple of books with authors claiming they have the answer to best parenting. From researchers to mums to famous people – everyone seems to be an expert in parenting. Parenting advice comes in all shapes and sizes. No-wonder parents are so confused about which parenting style is best to achieve peace and harmony at home. The developmental psychologist Diana Baumrind (and later Maccoby and Martin) spent years researching parenting styles. They found the most commonly used parenting styles and deciphered which parenting style is best. They categorized parenting into four broad parenting styles: The Four Parenting Styles Authoritarian parenting – placing demands, but low responsiveness The Authoritarian parent is likely to get angry and demand the child sit there until the meal is finished. Authoritative parenting – pl...