Parenting Essentials is a web-based, self-guided course that delivers a series of eight positive parenting and caregiving videos, handouts & knowledge checks that provide useful tips and tools that parents & caregivers can put into practice immediately. Parenting Essentials is adapted from Parenting Fundamentals, an evidence-based parenting education program founded in 1996. Parenting Essentials promotes the social and emotional development of children, prevents child abuse, strengthens families and supports school readiness and achievement.

Whether you're a new parent, a seasoned caregiver, or a professional looking to build a strong foundation in parenting education, Parenting Essentials is your ideal starting point. This course offers clear, practical guidance grounded in decades of research and experience. The content is both approachable and substantial—equipping you with strategies that are easy to apply and powerful in impact.

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Parenting Essentials is offered in both English and Spanish.

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