Draws upon research to provide practitioners and policy-makers with ideas about how the concept of social inclusion can be used to plan and deliver child and family services in ways that enhance opportunities for parents and families. Key messages: * Definitions of social exclusion are often vague and ambiguous however one of the best ways...

Parents can help children manage their emotions and behaviour through a variety of strategies including discipline, which might occasionally involve the use of negative consequences. However, physical punishment – causing a child pain or physical discomfort – is not only ineffective as a method of regulating children’s behaviour, but can also be harmful.

This British report examines the challenges parents face when helping with their children's homework, as well as the ways in which technology can be used to support them in this process. It also provides examples of how schools are using technologies to extend learning both within and beyond the classroom.

This Policy Brief explores the evidence regarding improving access to services for marginalised and vulnerable families with young children, and how families can best be engaged and supported. Why is this issue important? While most families of young children are well supported socially and make good use of services, some do not (Carbone et al...

Parental time with children contributes to children's development and is positively associated with children's wellbeing. However, the amount of parent-child shared time does not necessarily capture its "quality". Parents, in their time with children, might be teaching them, encouraging and nurturing them and physically caring for them. At other times, parent and child may be...