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Security and protection

All children need to grow up in an environment free from violence where they feel protected. Here you will find resources and guidelines to foster nurturing care that responds to children's needs.

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Children 5 to 9 years old

Adolescents (10-19)

 

🤱🏻 Pregnancy and newborns

Article

Cradling hope through skin-to-skin contact

How the UNICEF Kangaroo Family Care Programme works in Panama

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Video

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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Document

Ten recommendations for parents and other caregivers

We share some messages that can help you as a mother, father or caregiver during COVID-19

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Report

A practical guide to avoid yelling, screaming, and stereotyp

Respectful parenting from fathers, mothers and caregivers.

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Report

Emotional self-regulation to eliminate violence

Guide for parents and caregivers during the early childhood.

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Report

Supporting young children to face changes

Finding guidance for your children in times of Covid-19

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Report

Active Fatherhood Guidelines

Guidelines to promote fathers' involvement in parenting and caregiving.

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👶🏻 Babies

Article

Cradling hope through skin-to-skin contact

How the UNICEF Kangaroo Family Care Programme works in Panama

Read now
Video

How to build your baby's mental health

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

Watch now
Report

Emotional self-regulation to eliminate violence

Guide for parents and caregivers during the early childhood.

Read now
Report

A practical guide to avoid yelling, screaming, and stereotyp

Respectful parenting from fathers, mothers and caregivers.

Read now
Document

Ten recommendations for parents and other caregivers

We share some messages that can help you as a mother, father or caregiver during COVID-19

Read now
Report

Screens at home

Guidance to accompany a safe use of technology.

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Report

Supporting young children to face changes

Finding guidance for your children in times of Covid-19

Read now
Report

Active Fatherhood Guidelines

Guidelines to promote fathers' involvement in parenting and caregiving.

Read now

>> Back to the list by age

 

🧑🏽👧🏻 Toddlers

Article

How to recognize signs of distress in children

Common reactions to stress in children

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Report

Screens at home

Guidance to accompany a safe use of technology.

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Report

Guide on how to combine work home with caring for children

How to better manage teleworking and childcare.

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Report

Emotional self-regulation to eliminate violence

Guide for parents and caregivers during the early childhood.

Read now
Report

A practical guide to avoid yelling, screaming, and stereotyp

Respectful parenting from fathers, mothers and caregivers.

Read now
Page

Guidance notes and guidelines

Guidance Notes and guidelines on safe school reopening in the context of COVID-19

Learn more
Document

Ten recommendations for parents and other caregivers

We share some messages that can help you as a mother, father or caregiver during COVID-19

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Report

Talking about COVID-19 with young children

A guide to speak about the Coronavirus in a simple, clear and reassuring way.

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🧑🏻👩🏽 Children 5 to 9 years old

Article

How to recognize signs of distress in children

Common reactions to stress in children

Read now
Report

Screens at home

Guidance to accompany a safe use of technology.

Read now
Page

Guidance notes and guidelines

Guidance Notes and guidelines on safe school reopening in the context of COVID-19

Learn more
Report

Supporting young children to face changes

Finding guidance for your children in times of Covid-19

Read now
Document

Ten recommendations for parents and other caregivers

We share some messages that can help you as a mother, father or caregiver during COVID-19

Read now
Report

Talking about COVID-19 with young children

A guide to speak about the Coronavirus in a simple, clear and reassuring way.

Read now
Report

Active Fatherhood Guidelines

Guidelines to promote fathers' involvement in parenting and caregiving.

Read now

>> Back to the list by age

 

👩🏾‍🦱👱🏽‍♂‍ Adolescents (10-19)

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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Article

How to recognize signs of distress in children

Common reactions to stress in children

Read now
Page

Guidance notes and guidelines

Guidance Notes and guidelines on safe school reopening in the context of COVID-19

Learn more
Document

Ten recommendations for parents and other caregivers

We share some messages that can help you as a mother, father or caregiver during COVID-19

Read now
Report

Screens at home

Guidance to accompany a safe use of technology.

Read now
Report

Active Fatherhood Guidelines

Guidelines to promote fathers' involvement in parenting and caregiving.

Read now

>> Back to the list by age

Mini Parenting Master Classes for parents and caregivers

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Video

7 questions about babies every new parent asks

A baby expert answers some of parents' most searched for questions.

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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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Caring for children with disabilities

“Focus on what children can do, their abilities, rather than their disability.” A child development expert on how to support a child with disabilities.

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An adorable "monster" teaches you

Attend a class on the different elements that help brain development in the first years of life

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