Safe, stable, and nurturing relationships improve children’s social-emotional, cognitive, and language development. They are also associated with long-term indicators of health and well-being. Parenting practices and activities that support healthy growth and physical development—including exclusive breastfeeding, responsiveness to a child’s cues (e.g., hunger), provision of healthy foods, and opportunities for physical activity—are linked with healthier growth trajectories in childhood.
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