Family is the single most important influence in a child's life. From
their first moments of life, children depend on parents and family to
protect them and provide for their needs. Parents and family form a
child's first relationships. They are a child's first teachers and act
as role models in how to act and how to experience the world around
them. By nurturing and teaching children during their early years,
families play an important role in making sure children are ready to
learn when they enter school. Children thrive when parents are able to
actively promote their positive growth and development. Every parent
knows that it's sometimes difficult to do this important work without
help, support, and additional resources.
