This introduction presents a general overview of the regulations, policies, programmes and actions which currently exist in Spain within the field of positive parenting. The articles featured in this special issue showcase initiatives aimed at fostering child development through the promotion of parenting competences and family support. They are…

Current models of pediatric care include parental support as part of health promotion in the early years. This study introduces the modality of e-health by describing the universal 'Gaining Health and Wellbeing from Birth to Three' programme, reporting on the level of programme satisfaction among 249 parents and 350 professionals. The average…

In this article, we describe the development and feasibility evaluation of Parents and Tots Together (PTT), a family-based obesity prevention intervention that embeds weight-related messages within a general parenting programme. To inform the development of PTT, we conducted 5 focus groups with 19 racially/ethnically diverse parents to examine…

Describes a program to strengthen involvement of non-custodial fathers in their children's lives in an impoverished metropolitan area. Provides a demographic profile of fathers and their visitation frequency. Includes descriptions of parenting groups, vocational and educational assistance, and substance abuse interventions. Concludes that the…

This monograph is a comprehensive, and analytic account of the ways in which family and nation share responsibility for the care of infants and young children. Included is descriptive information about day care facilities, parent education, social services and group care programs, teacher training, research projects, and other facets of early…

Describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of Project Literacy Education and Families (LEAF), a family literacy program that provides experiences for parents to develop their skills and confidence that will enable them to see possibilities instead of limitations. Details four Program components: adult literacy, early childhood…

Describes and reports evaluations of the Developmental Toddler Educational Care Program of Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea. The program's purposes are to (1) demonstrate model toddler care; (2) provide a facility for research; (3) provide training for undergraduate and graduate students; and (4) offer university-affiliated families day care for…