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.2-5 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.2,6,7
Positive outcomes for children appear to be dependent
upon sound parenting practices, including nurturing,
training and caring.