UNICEF Parenting

Helping parents care for their children and themselves.

A mother who recently gave birth in Puskesmas with her husband.

UNICEF Parenting is a digital space designed to support your parenting journey, both as a parent and caregiver.

Here, you’ll find science-backed guidance, practical tips, and emotional support from global and local experts, all grounded in a spirit of community.

Because parenting is never a solo journey. As the proverb said,

“It takes a village to raise a child.” 

But, it also takes one to raise parents. 

UNICEF is here to be part of that village; walking beside you every step of the way.

For Every Child, A Village.

I'm interested in...

Child Development
Pregnancy | Newborn & infant | Toddler | School-age | Teen

Raising Parents
Communication tips for parents | Emotional support for parents | Guidance for parents

Parenting Essentials
Breastfeeding | Complementary feeding | General nutrition | Immunization | Menstrual health & hygiene

Arrow
Shooting Star.gif

Open Conversations Start at Home

Embedded video follows

Keeping yourself and others safe from online child sexual exploitation and abuse.

mental health icon - abc_cubes

For Your Child

Understand and support their growth by developmental milestones.

Newborn & infant developmental milestones

2 months4 months | 6 months | 9 months

Toddler milestones

1 year | 18 months | 2 years

Teen milestones

Teen wellnessParenting teens

Light Blub_grey.gif

Raising Parents

Discover tips and guidance for yourself by topic that matters to you.

How to talk to your children about conflict and war

8 tips to support and comfort your children.

Read now

How to talk to your children about bullying

Tips on how to start a conversation with your children about bullying.

Learn more

11 tips for communicating with your teen

How to approach conversations with empathy and understanding.

Read now

Supporting your child if you're concerned about their weight

Lead with empathy and kindness.

Read now

Supporting Children with Additional Needs 

Febriari Uba Sisa, 14, a person with disability, sits in her house in Larantuka Island, East Nusa Tenggara.

Parenting for children with disabilities.

A child walks in the middle of a vast drought

Parenting in emergency situation.

Learn from Other Parents

You’re not alone! Hear how other parents navigate their own journeys.

A future without cervical cancer

National programme offers free immunization to students and out-of-school girls

Read now

Fathers as champions

New approach supports fathers to redefine caregiving responsibilities

Read now

A Nutritious Turn for the Better for Expectant Mothers

Local-Based Food Supplementation Programme Provides Meals and Nutrition Services for Malnourished Pregnant Women

Read now

A Mother Challenges Traditions to Change Diets for Children

Engaging Parents to Improve Child Nutrition in Central Java

Read now
Embedded video follows