PARENTING

This study tested whether giving babies one egg daily along with teaching parents about responsive feeding, nutrition, and hygiene can improve growth and development. 600 infants in Haiti were split into three groups: standard care, eggs only, or eggs plus the parenting program. …

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 tested a chatbot called ParentText for Crisis, designed to support Palestinian caregivers living in a refugee camp in Jordan. The goal was to see if the chatbot could improve caregivers' mental health, encourage positive parenting, and reduce violence against children.…

This study tested three ways to deliver a parenting program called ADAPT for military families with a parent who returned from deployment. The program aims to improve parenting skills and reduce child behavior problems. Researchers compared a self-directed website, a website with…

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 a program called Wakȟáŋyeža (Little Holy One) with 124 Native American caregivers and their 2-to-5-year-old children on a Northern Plains reservation. The goal was to reduce trauma and stress in parents, improve parenting skills, and boost children's emotional a…

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 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 group program to help parents of children with learning or attention difficulties manage stress. About 28 parents took part in either a mind-body resiliency group or a health education group, both held online. The goal was to see if the program was practical a…

This study tested a virtual, group-based parenting program called 'Tuning in to Kids' for parents of children aged 3 to 6 with congenital heart disease. The goal was to see if the program was easy to use and helpful for parents. Thirty-nine parents took part in online surveys, we…

This study tested a 22-week online parenting program (Incredible Years) for families of children aged 3-7 with genetic abnormalities and mental health or developmental problems. 53 families were randomly assigned to the program or usual care. The goal was to see if parents would …

This study tested a program called the Pregnant Moms' Empowerment Program (PMEP) for pregnant women who had experienced intimate partner violence in the past year. The goal was to see if the program could improve mothers' mental health, reduce the chance of further violence, and …

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 program that teaches parents how to help their 3- to 9-year-old children with social-emotional skills and healthy habits like physical activity and sleep. It included 86 families facing major stressors such as trauma, mental health issues, or financial strain.…

This study tested a program called Room to Grow that gives low-income mothers counseling, baby supplies, and community referrals for three years. Researchers wanted to see if this support improves children's development, parenting skills, and mothers' mental health. The trial enr…

This study tested a parenting program for formerly incarcerated parents with children ages 2 to 12. The program combined behavioral parenting skills with mindfulness practices to support well-being and effective parenting. Researchers worked with re-entry navigators who had lived…

This study tested whether an online parenting program called Incredible Years helps Filipino parents in California improve their parenting skills and reduce their children's behavior problems. About 360 families took part, with half receiving the program and half getting standard…

This study looked at whether a positive parenting program helps parents of children under 18 improve their parenting skills and family life. About 1,429 caregivers in Spain took part, and researchers compared them to families not in the program. The goal was to see if any positiv…

This study tested a special parenting program (mABC) for pregnant women recovering from opioid addiction. 174 mothers and their babies took part. The program focuses on helping mothers be more sensitive and nurturing, which could improve the baby's emotional and physical developm…

This study tested a web-based parent training program called ezParent, with or without extra telephone coaching, for parents of toddlers born very premature (before 32 weeks). Over 450 parents took part, and researchers measured changes in parenting skills, stress, and child beha…

This completed trial tested a virtual version of the Supporting Healthy Relationships program for 1,022 low-income couples with children in the Bronx. The program included 24 hours of workshops on relationship skills, parenting, and financial support. Researchers measured changes…

This study tested a simple parenting program called 'Sit Down and Play' in a primary care clinic for low-income families. Over 12 months, 60 parents with young children were randomly assigned to receive the program or a safety handout. Researchers measured changes in parent-child…

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 a program called HERO Dads, a 4-week series of workshops for low-income non-custodial fathers in the Bronx. The workshops aimed to improve parenting skills, relationships, anger management, and job readiness. A total of 496 fathers took part, and researchers mea…

This study tested whether digital tools and cash payments can help parents in Tanzania give their children a stronger start in life. Over 3,500 pregnant women were split into groups: some got parenting support via community health workers using a phone app, some got cash transfer…

This study tested whether sending tailored text messages and connecting families to community resources could improve language and social-emotional skills in low-income Latino children. Over 660 families with infants aged 6-12 months participated. The goal was to see if these sim…

This study looked at how asking about tough childhood experiences (ACEs) during regular doctor visits and offering a parenting program could help families. Over 500 parents of children aged 2-10 took part. The goal was to see if the program improved parenting behaviors and reduce…

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 program that combines video coaching during pediatric visits with home-based family support to improve parenting and early school readiness. Researchers enrolled 403 low-income families in New York and Pittsburgh. They measured parenting behaviors, child devel…

This study tested a smartphone app that sends daily parenting tips to parents of young children in home visiting programs. The goal was to see if the app could help parents engage in more positive interactions with their kids, building resilience. Twenty-four parents completed th…