PARENTING

This study tests simple educational programs for parents of children aged 9 months to 3 years. The goal is to see if these brief lessons can help prevent cavities and reduce behavior problems. Researchers will track dental records and behavior outcomes for 750 children.

This study looks at whether a program that helps mothers and caregivers feed their babies in a more responsive way can prevent childhood obesity. About 165 mothers and their 4-5 month old babies will take part. The program focuses on improving diet quality and feeding behaviors t…

This study tests whether offering support to mothers during pregnancy and early childhood can prevent child maltreatment and reduce harm from intimate partner violence. About 600 mothers and children will take part. Researchers will measure parenting behaviors and abuse reports t…

This study tests LightBEAM, a free online program for Canadian parents of young children (18 months to 9 years) who feel stressed, anxious, or depressed. Over 12 weeks, parents watch videos, track progress, and join a supportive forum. The goal is to see if the program improves m…

This study looks at whether adding three extra sessions focused on reducing parent stress can make a proven parenting program even better. About 120 families of young children with disruptive behavior disorders or ADHD will take part. Researchers will compare families who get the…

This study follows 343 families to see if a home visiting program helps children grow up healthier and safer. Parents and kids are tracked from birth until the child turns 19 or graduates high school. Researchers compare families who got the program to those who did not, looking …

This study looks at whether a special parent training program can help families with deaf or hard of hearing children aged 3 to 6. The program teaches positive parenting strategies to prevent behavior problems. About 295 parents will take part, and researchers will measure change…

This study tests whether an 8-week summer program for Latino families with children entering kindergarten improves home learning, health routines, and child language and social skills. About 396 families will either join the program or receive usual care plus resources. The goal …

This study tests a program called PriCARE that teaches foster caregivers positive parenting skills. The goal is to see if it helps reduce harsh parenting and increase empathy, improving behavior in children aged 1.5 to 6 years. About 60 foster parents will take part to find the b…

This study looks at whether a program called KEEP Connecting Kin (KEEP-CK) helps relatives or close family friends who are raising children outside of the formal foster care system. About 192 caregivers in Oregon will be randomly assigned to receive the program right away or afte…

This study looks at whether a program for expectant couples can help them parent together and keep alcohol use at safer levels. About 368 couples will take part, starting during pregnancy and continuing after the baby is born. Researchers will check how the couple works as a team…

This study works with 24,000 families in Allegheny County to test programs that help young children from birth to school age develop language, behavior, and thinking skills. It focuses on supporting parents and preventing problems, especially in low-income families. The goal is t…