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UNICEF Parenting

Helping parents give children the best start in life.

We all want what's best for our children, but being a parent isn't always easy.

That's why UNICEF Parenting brings together some of the world’s leading experts to support you with helpful tips, insights and facts.

Science-backed information you can trust to help give your child the best start in life!

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Child development
Child care
Health and well-being
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Spotlight

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Orlando Bloom on being a parent

Our Goodwill Ambassador reflects on the greatest joy of his life

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Toolkit

The Playbox

Supercharge your child's learning through the power of play

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Article

The science of play

It’s not just fun – it’s fundamental to your child’s development

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Article

How play strengthens your child’s mental health

Playful moments are essential for your little one’s emotional well-being

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Explainer

10 ways to create healthy digital habits at home

Expert advice on how to improve your family’s relationship with tech – and each other

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Explainer

What you need to know about “sharenting”

Expert tips on protecting your child’s privacy in the digital age

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Video

3 ways you can help your teen manage screen time

Help your teen find a healthy balance with their digital devices

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Explainer

Video games and children: A guide for parents

How to create a positive and safe gaming environment for your child

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Developmental milestones

What you need to know about your growing child.

Pregnancy milestones

First trimester | Second trimester | Third trimester

Child developmental milestones

2 months | 4 months | 6 months

9 months | 1 year | 18 months | 2 years

Mini parenting master classes

Parenting advice from some of the world's leading experts.

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Newborn baby health: Mini Parenting Master Class

Learn about some of the most important newborn health topics – what to know and what to look out for

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How to build your baby's mental health

A psychologist's tips on helping your child to feel safe and protected

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Your baby’s first foods

“Patience, persistence and a lot of love.” A nutrition expert's tips on how to introduce first foods to your baby

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Building babies’ brains through play

A Harvard professor's tips on how to boost your baby's brain development

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From our friends

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Can a game of Peek-a-boo change the world?

Watch seven-year-old Molly’s talk on how to help your child thrive by five

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Partner site

Baby talk for parents

An interactive course for parents to practise the most important language in the world – baby talk – brought to you in partnership with H&M Foundation

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Partner site

Learning Through Play

The LEGO Foundation is helping families find moments of play in the every day. Join in the fun!

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UNICEF Parenting

Helping parents give children the best start in life.

Orlando Bloom on being a parent

The Playbox

The science of play

How play strengthens your child’s mental health

10 ways to create healthy digital habits at home

What you need to know about “sharenting”

3 ways you can help your teen manage screen time

Video games and children: A guide for parents

Pregnancy milestones

Child developmental milestones

Newborn baby health: Mini Parenting Master Class

How to build your baby's mental health

Your baby’s first foods

Building babies’ brains through play

Can a game of Peek-a-boo change the world?

Baby talk for parents

Learning Through Play

Parenting tips direct to your inbox

Parenting tips direct to your inbox

Expert advice, interesting insights and fun facts.