The literature indicates interactions among parents and a child are fundamental to their child’s development in regards to: cognitive ability; communication and linguistic competency; motivation to explore and learn about the world; understanding self and others; and, development of positive social relationships.The first three years of life have been found to be extremely crucial to a child’s personality formation, as well as emotional, social, communicative and cognitive competencies.Positive outcomes for children appear to be dependent upon sound parenting practices, including nurturing, training and caring.