What does the Parenting online short course cover?

• Recognise some of the key things that a baby needs when being cared for, and the responsibilities that a parent has to ensure these needs are met, including good health and nutrition.
• Identify some of the various regulations that can change in accordance with the latest research, including safe sleeping and weaning.
• Understand some of the main priorities that need to be addressed to ensure a safe environment for a child’s upbringing.
• Understand the importance of attachment, for both parent and baby.
• Learn about the dangers that smoking, taking drugs and drinking alcohol can have on both the health of the parent and the child. Understand the effects of passive smoking, and the support that is available for those who want to stop.
• Address some of the concerns that a new parent may have when bringing their baby home from the hospital for the first time.
• Identify the various types of support that are available to help a parent when they need it.
• Look at some of the common childhood illnesses, and briefly cover child development and child safety.

This learning programme is CACHE endorsed through Laser Learning, an official e-Careers partner.