La parentalidad positiva en la crianza de los niños de 3 a 5 años de los Centros de Educación Inicial del Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract: This curriculum integration project evaluates positive parenting practices in the upbringing of children aged 3 to 5 years in early childhood education centers in the southern and northern parts of Quito, Ecuador. The objective is to analyze the development of positive parenting skills in mothers and fathers and how these skills influence the well-being of their children. This study was conducted using a quantitative approach with a descriptive and exploratory design. Data was collected through a structured survey administered to a group of 20 parents. The survey analyzed four dimensions: relational, formative, protective, and reflective competencies. The results show that, although parents have strengths in certain practices, weaknesses persist in others that hinder effective communication, discipline, and self-reflection, thus preventing the promotion of healthy child development. The study concludes that strengthening positive parenting requires ongoing learning processes supported by institutional strategies that provide assistance to parents and/or caregivers.