Objective: map available evidence regarding the role of nursing professionals in early childhood care through the development of parenting.
Method: systematic review of scope, with selection of studies about the role of nursing professionals for the development of parenting in the context of early childhood care, using a standardized data extraction tool and qualitative thematic analysis.
Results: nineteen studies were included, showing the role of nursing professionals covers nine dimensions: promoter of parental role construction; guidance and support for the implementation of physical health care; guidance for promoting safe environment; application of theories, principles and methods of maternal and child programs; development of therapeutic relationships; implementation of maternal and child care management; promotion of access to support network; guidance for the life course of parental figures; and use of scientific evidence to guide practice.
Objective: To report the experience of implementing Home Visits as part of the Young Mothers Caregiver Program.
Method: The program focuses on the mother-child relationship as an object of care for developing parenting using the attachment theory, the self-efficacy theory and the bioecological theory as references. The construction of this program was centered on materials of international visitation programs, based on the translation of the material, elaboration and validation of the theoretical content.