article · British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies
Parenting education serves as a crucial mechanism for promoting holistic child development in Nigeria, covering physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual dimensions. A qualitative review of scholarly literature, policy documents, and multimedia sources shows that parental practices directly affect children's academic performance, health, and emotional well-being. Parents who obtain parenting education are better equipped to foster nurturing home environments, actively assist their children's schooling, and mitigate developmental risks like stunting and behavioural problems. However, socio-cultural and economic challenges frequently impede parental involvement. Addressing these challenges requires targeted interventions that equip caregivers with practical knowledge and skills. Delivering community-based programmes, engaging fathers deliberately in child-rearing training, and ensuring that initiatives remain sensitive to local cultural contexts are essential steps for supporting children's long-term growth across the country.
A child's early environment shapes lifelong learning, health, and social capabilities. By highlighting how structured guidance for caregivers reduces critical risks like childhood stunting and behavioural issues, this research underscores the need for accessible family support programmes. Strengthening parental knowledge directly improves developmental outcomes, offering long-term social and educational benefits for communities.
This research provides an evidence base for organisations designing community-level training curricula, family welfare services, or educational content for caregivers. The primary users would be educational bodies, social enterprises, and community-based organisations looking to implement culturally sensitive parenting initiatives. Because the work consists of a qualitative literature review rather than a tested product or service, it remains at an early concept stage regarding direct commercialisation or implementation.
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This paper examines the role of Parenting Education in fostering holistic child development in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for informed parental involvement in children’s physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual growth. The paper focuses on assessing the level of knowledge and practices among Nigerian parents regarding holistic parenting and its impact on child development outcomes. The objectives of the paper are to examine the influence of Parenting Education on child development; assess parental knowledge and skills related to effective parenting practices; identify barriers to parental involvement in child development, including socio-cultural and economic factors; and recommend strategies for enhancing Parenting Education for holistic development. The study adopts a qualitative methodology using a literature review approach. Data were gathered from scholarly journals, academic books, policy documents, and multimedia sources relevant to parenting and child development in Nigeria. The paper shows that parenting practices influence academic performance, children’s health, and emotional well-being. Parents with access to Parenting Education are more likely to provide a nurturing environment, support their children’s education and reduce developmental risks such as stunting or behavioral issues. The paper concludes that, Parenting Education is an essential tool for enhancing holistic child development in Nigeria. It recommended that effective implementation of community-based parenting programs, the inclusion of fathers in child-rearing education and culturally sensitive interventions are essential to equip parents with the knowledge and skills needed to support their children’s growth.
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DOI: 10.37745/04959
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