"Parental input" refers to the involvement and contribution of parents or guardians in making decisions, providing guidance, and offering suggestions or advice in matters concerning their children's upbringing, education, or welfare. Full definition
As you say its a constant challenge to encourage parental input in everything we do. (kidsmatter.edu.au)
For this reason a night waking breastfed infant tends to require less overall parental input at night than a child who is formula fed. (sarahockwell-smith.com)
They might want parental input on a lot of things; they might decide they want them to help with planning for one specific area; either is ok. (kidsmatter.edu.au)