Parents are helped to find medical care for themselves and their families. Parents are trained to identify illness in young children. Stress Reduction Many family problems and conflicts result from parental stress and anxiety. Parents are helped to reduce stress through relaxation training and anger control procedures. Children may also benefit from learning stress reduction skills.
Most young children are at risk for accidents and injuries.
Programs have been developed to assist families to eliminate the hazards in their homes. Programs have also been developed to improve home cleanliness and personal hygiene. The new parent is provided training and counseling in preparation for childbirth and infant care. Instruction is also provided in nutrition, health care, infant development, safety, and use of leisure time. Some important aspects of child development require special attention from parents.