PARENTING

This study is testing whether adding a trained community helper to a standard parent-child therapy program helps underserved families in Miami stay engaged and complete the treatment. It aims to see if this extra support leads to better child behavior, improved parenting skills, …

This study is testing whether a special group parenting program offered during regular pediatric check-ups can help toddlers from low-income families develop better language skills. The program, called CenteringParenting, brings parents together for education and support during w…

This study is testing a therapy program designed to help children and teenagers manage anxiety and depression. It involves both the young person and their parent or caregiver. Researchers want to see how well this specific type of talk therapy works by measuring changes in sympto…

This study is testing two ways to deliver a parent education program for families with young children (ages 3-5) who show significant signs of ADHD. It compares a traditional in-person class to an online version, both against a waitlist group. The goal is to see which method is m…

This study is testing whether a 10-week parenting program delivered through video calls (telehealth) works as well as the traditional in-home version for families involved with child welfare services. Researchers will enroll 357 parents of infants (6-12 months old) to compare thr…

This study is testing whether an online parenting program can improve family wellness and help prevent mental health issues in children. Researchers are enrolling 500 Filipino families in California, where half will take the online parenting course and half will receive standard …

This study is testing whether a special group training program for foster and kinship caregivers can prevent behavior problems in young children in their care. It will compare the training to the usual support caregivers receive. Researchers aim to see if the training helps careg…

This study is testing whether a 12-session parenting program can help improve children's social skills and readiness for kindergarten. It will involve 840 families with 4-5 year olds in low-income Maryland school districts. Schools will be randomly assigned to either offer the pa…

This study aims to identify the most effective parenting strategies to prevent obesity in children who are naturally highly motivated by food. Researchers will follow 205 parent-child pairs for 18 months as children transition from preschool to elementary school. The study will c…

This study is testing two different counseling programs designed to help parents who have advanced cancer communicate better with their teenage and young adult children about the disease. Researchers are comparing a shorter, education-focused program with a longer program that in…

This study is testing whether a free WhatsApp chatbot can help Palestinian parents living in a refugee camp in Jordan. The chatbot delivers daily parenting tips and mental health support over 9 days. Researchers want to see if using the chatbot improves parents' mental well-being…

This study is testing two online parenting programs designed to help parents of children born very prematurely. The goal is to improve parenting skills, reduce the child's challenging behaviors, and lower parent stress. Researchers are comparing a standard 7-session program to a …

This study is developing and testing a behavioral skills program called MomMA for pregnant women with ADHD. The program teaches strategies to manage ADHD symptoms during pregnancy and after delivery, delivered by therapists in obstetric care settings. Researchers will assess whet…

This study is testing a new digital game designed to help parents and children play together to build stronger relationships. Researchers want to see if playing the game improves parents' confidence in their parenting skills and helps families feel closer. The study is recruiting…

This study is testing a new parenting support program designed to help improve the emotional and behavioral wellbeing of young children (ages 2-5) from low-income families. The program works with parents through Head Start programs in Maryland, offering virtual sessions with nurs…

This study is testing two different support programs to help reduce stress and improve access to healthcare for caregivers in the Bronx. It will enroll 360 parents and caregivers who are experiencing significant stress, including those caring for children with medical conditions …

This study aims to understand how support from a partner affects a first-time mother's confidence in parenting and her risk of postpartum depression. Researchers are surveying 193 mothers within their first year after childbirth to measure their perceived partner support, parenti…