“…A number of previous studies have shown that parenthood affects the development and behaviour of children. Studies have generally shown that parenthood practices that include ensuring positive reinforcement (Fantuzzo, Perry and Childs, 2006;Keyser, 2006;Jackson and Needham, 2014), involvement in children's activities, quality time spent with the child (Ljubetić, 2014), participation in preschool activities, and regular communication between the parents and the educator affects early childhood outcomes (Powell, Son, File and San Juan, 2010;Fantuzzo et al, 2013;Ward, 2013). Given that the involvement of the family during the early years of the child's life is connected with achievements later on in life, it is necessary to continuously research the needs and interests of parents as integral and preferred partners, while strengthening partnership interrelations at the same time (Souto-Manning and Swick, 2006;Jurčević Lozančić, Basta and Šerbetar, 2019).…”