Parenting Knowledge Checklist

Read through the statements below and tick the boxes to confirm your knowledge of each of the topics.

<input type="checkbox" id="list1" I can help parents understand how responding to babies in a predictable, sensitive and attuned way builds trust and security.

<input type="checkbox" id="list2" I can talk about how a parent is a baby’s favourite toy.

<input type="checkbox" id="list3" I understand that positive, nurturing interactions reduce the risk of maltreatment and support the development of healthy relationships which lay important foundations for lifelong health and wellbeing.

<input type="checkbox" id="list4" I understand about the importance of mental and physical health of parents for their own wellbeing as well as its potential impact on the wellbeing and development of the infant.

<input type="checkbox" id="list5" I can talk to parents about the importance of their own mental and physical well-being including containment and emotional support; rest and sleep; nutrition; supportive relationships and social networks.

<input type="checkbox" id="list6" I can help parents to notice and respond in an attuned way to an infant’s communication (e.g. mirroring a smile).

<input type="checkbox" id="list7" I can recognise the signs of developmental differences and when to refer or ask for advice.

<input type="checkbox" id="list8" I understand that some babies may be identified at a very early age with a development need and for others it may take longer for needs to be identified.

<input type="checkbox" id="list9" I can talk to parents about their unique baby.