Babies learn about the world and their place in it from their families.
A wealth of research points to the experiences that children need to get a good start in life. Much of that research has focused on how parent-child relationships develop, why they are central to the long term health and well being of children, and what parents need in order to care well for their children. Some of the most important research in this field has been conducted at the University of Minnesota and continues today. Public and private policies affect all of these areas, making a difference in how families and society are able to support and promote the optimal development of children. It was produced by the National Academy of Sciences.