Essentials for Parenting

Overview

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reviewed extensive research to identify the best approaches to parenting and talked to the experts—both recognized leaders in the parenting field and parents themselves—to create articles, videos, and activities parents and caregivers can use.

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National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)
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Published: February 19, 2025
Updated: February 19, 2025

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Reviewed: November 2, 2026

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