PARENT-CHILD RELATIONS

This study tests a coordinated weight loss program where parents and children work together to eat healthier, be more active, and support each other. About 90 families will join, with parents attending their own program while kids take part in a pediatric weight management clinic…

This study tested a Norwegian intensive habilitation program for children aged 2-6 with severe cerebral palsy or similar brain damage. The program aimed to improve the child's daily living skills and empower parents. 93 children and their families took part in a randomized trial …

This study tested a program called VIPP-PUF, where community health nurses used video feedback to help parents become more sensitive to their baby's needs. The goal was to reduce mental health problems and support healthy weight in infants who showed early signs of trouble. Over …

This study tests whether a parenting program can help expectant couples learn to co-parent as a team and reduce heavy drinking in fathers. 368 couples are enrolled during pregnancy and followed for a year after birth. The program includes group classes and individual sessions foc…

This completed study tested a program called HomeStyles-2, which aims to help parents of children aged 6 to 11 create healthier home environments. The program focuses on improving diet, physical activity, and sleep habits to prevent obesity. Over 450 families participated, with s…

This study tested an online parenting program called Family Check-Up Online for rural families where a parent may misuse opioids. 356 parents of young children (18 months to 5 years) took part. The program aimed to improve parenting skills, reduce stress and depression, and preve…

This study tested whether offering small financial rewards (like a drawing for a prize) could motivate parents to brush their young children's teeth more often. About 244 families with kids in Early Head Start programs took part. The goal was to see if the reward program increase…

This study looks at whether adding three extra stress management sessions for parents can improve outcomes for families of young children with disruptive behavior disorders. About 120 families will either get the standard school readiness parenting program or that program plus th…

This study tests a brief behavioral program called Project Support Positive Parenting Module for families waiting for trauma-focused services. Caregivers receive up to four sessions teaching attentive listening and comforting skills to improve supportive parenting and reduce chil…

This study tested a brief program called AFFEKT for parents of children aged 6-12 with challenging behaviors like acting out. About 200 parents took part, comparing the program plus basic education to education alone. The goal was to see if AFFEKT helps improve children's behavio…

This study tested a 6-week mobile app designed to support Chinese parents of children with autism. The app provided knowledge, skills, and mindfulness training. 852 parents took part to see if the app could reduce anxiety, depression, and stress while boosting parenting confidenc…

This study tested a short program to help children aged 8 to 14 from single-parent, low-income, or left-behind families in Shenzhen improve their emotional regulation skills. 183 children took part in four group sessions plus a booster session, learning about emotions, positivity…

This study tested a 6-week program for new mothers who were breastfeeding and experiencing breast and nipple pain. The program included a daily pain journal, text support from a nurse, and online educational modules. Researchers wanted to see if this approach could reduce pain, b…

This study tested a mobile app called TRIP designed to support Chinese parents of children with autism. The app provides mindfulness training and parenting tips over 6 weeks. Researchers measured if parents found the app useful and if it helped reduce their stress and anxiety. Th…

This study tested a coaching program for families of young children (ages 1.5 to 4.5 years) with suspected or confirmed developmental delays. The program included regular coaching sessions, online education, and peer support over 18 months. Researchers measured whether this appro…

This study tested a family-based telehealth program for teens aged 12–18 involved with child welfare and their caregivers. The program aimed to improve communication and emotion regulation through weekly video sessions. 93 participants were enrolled, and researchers measured chan…

This study tested a program for families with teens aged 10-14 in Moldova and North Macedonia. The goal was to see if adding extra support like comics and peer help could reduce emotional problems and improve family life. Over 1300 families took part, and researchers measured cha…

This study tested a program called ODISEA-T that helps parents and caregivers improve their parenting skills and deal with past trauma. 153 families took part, with some receiving the program and others not. Researchers measured things like parenting stress, emotional control, an…

This study tested an online training for pediatric primary care staff to improve how they refer parents to parenting programs. The goal was to increase enrollment in programs like GenerationPMTO, which can prevent child behavior problems. Researchers measured changes in staff com…

This study tested a home-based video coaching program called FIND for 160 low-income caregivers with children aged 12-36 months. The program films caregivers interacting with their child and provides feedback to boost supportive parenting. Researchers measured parenting stress, c…

This study tested a new prenatal care model that includes fathers. 216 young couples participated in co-parenting education, parenting classes, and job skills training. The goal was to see if this approach could improve relationships and prepare parents for their baby's arrival.

This study tested a German version of a questionnaire that measures how well parents and their children (ages 10-18) communicate. Over 2,300 families participated, and researchers checked if communication quality was linked to teens' physical symptoms and mental health. Two years…

This study tested whether weekly music enrichment classes could improve parent-child interaction, reduce motivation for food (a marker for obesity risk), and enhance language development in 9- to 24-month-old infants from low-income families. Eighteen families were randomly assig…