1998
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Item ChildLinks Issue 2(Barnardos, 1998) BarnardosThe parenting children receive is a cornerstone for their emotional and social well-being. Their experiences within the family have a profound influence on the quality of relationships they form with others, including their own children. Over the past number of years there has been an increasing emphasis on support for parents and the importance of parenting. It is not difficult to identify some of the forces which have contributed to the growth of demand for parenting courses in Ireland. This issue looks at parenting programmes.Item ChildLinks Issue 1(Barnardos, 1998) BarnardosOver the past few years there has been an increasing emphasis on the importance of information for all sectors of society. Recognition of the power and impact of accessible up-to-date and timely information has led to increasing demands on information providers. In child care the introduction of the Child Care Act 1991 and other important legislation has resulted in increasing demand for knowledge and skills. Professionals need information to ‘do the right thing’ and ‘to do it right’.