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Africa: Better Parenting Starts With Knowing What Works. We Tested a Project in 8 African Countries

Africa: Better Parenting Starts With Knowing What Works. We Tested a Project in 8 African Countries
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Researchers analyzed data from parenting support programs across eight African countries to determine if controlled trial successes translate to large-scale government and NGO implementation. The study found consistent improvements in parenting quality, mental health, and violence prevention among families receiving support.

Raising adolescents can be difficult under the best of circumstances. On top of that, some families are also dealing with poverty, unemployment, conflict, displacement, illness and climate shocks. In these conditions, caregivers may receive very little support themselves.

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