PARENT-CHILD RELATIONS

This study tested a parenting support program called ODISEA-T to see if it helps caregivers improve their parenting skills and emotional health, which could reduce the risk of child maltreatment. It involved 153 parents and caregivers in Chile who were already part of family supp…

This study tested a new way to help young expectant parents prepare for their baby by including fathers in prenatal care. The program offered online education on infant care, relationship skills, and job support to 216 young couples. Researchers wanted to see if this approach lea…

This study tested whether offering small financial rewards to parents would encourage them to brush their young children's teeth more consistently. Researchers worked with 244 mostly Latino families in early childhood programs, using a smartphone-connected toothbrush to track bru…

This study tested a new way to help parents prevent behavior problems in their young children. Researchers connected parents of 3-5 year olds with therapists for online video coaching, all through their regular pediatrician's office. The goal was to make proven parenting support …

This study tested an online parenting program for rural parents who misuse opioids or other substances. It aimed to improve parenting skills, reduce stress, and help prevent future substance use problems in both parents and their young children. Researchers compared the online pr…

This study tested a 6-week mobile app designed to support parents of children with autism. The app provided mindfulness training and parenting skills. Researchers measured if using the app was feasible for parents and if it helped reduce their stress and anxiety.

This study tested a program designed to help children from single-parent, low-income, or 'left-behind' families in Shenzhen learn better ways to handle their emotions. About 180 children, aged 8 to 14, were randomly assigned to either try the program right away or wait. The progr…

This study tested whether a special coaching program could help parents of young children (ages 1.5 to 4.5) who have or are at risk for developmental delays. The program combined a personal coach, online education tools, and peer support. Researchers wanted to see if this approac…

This study tested a brief, home-based video coaching program called FIND for low-income parents of toddlers (ages 1-3). The goal was to see if teaching parents to notice and respond to their child's cues could reduce parenting stress, improve the parent-child relationship, and su…

This study tested a smartphone-based support program to help new mothers manage common breast and nipple pain during breastfeeding. Over 200 women were randomly assigned to receive either the educational program with nurse texting support or general postpartum information. The go…

This study tested whether a family therapy program could be delivered effectively through video calls (telehealth) to help teens in foster care and their birth parents or caregivers. Researchers adapted an existing program to improve how families communicate and manage difficult …

This study tested a German version of a questionnaire about how parents and teens communicate. Researchers surveyed over 2,300 children (ages 10-18) and their parents to see if the questionnaire works well. They also explored whether the quality of family conversations is linked …

This study explored whether a weekly music program could help babies from low-income families. Researchers compared music classes to regular play groups to see if music improved how parents and babies interact, the child's language environment, and their motivation to eat. They m…