PARENTING

This study tests a 16-week program called KEEP-CK for informal kinship caregivers (like grandparents raising grandchildren) in Oregon. The program offers parenting classes and peer support to improve children's behavior, reduce caregiver stress, and prevent children from entering…

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 two behavioral programs—one during pregnancy and one in early childhood—can prevent child maltreatment and reduce the effects of intimate partner violence. About 600 pregnant women exposed to violence will be randomly assigned to receive one or both progr…

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 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 study tests a free app called LightBEAM that offers videos, forums, and exercises to help parents manage stress, anxiety, and depression. About 300 Canadian parents of children aged 18 months to 9 years will use the app for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if the app improves pa…

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 whether a family wellness program helps Latino children entering kindergarten improve their language, literacy, and social-emotional skills. The program includes 8 weekly summer workshops, booster sessions, and text messages over 10 months. Researchers will compa…

This pilot study tests a training program called PriCARE that teaches foster parents positive parenting skills like praise and effective limit-setting. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helpful for foster families. Researchers will enroll 60 foster caregivers and…

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 follows 343 first-time parents and their babies for up to 19 years to see if regular home visits by trained staff improve child development, parenting, and family well-being. Families are randomly assigned to receive the home visiting program or not. Researchers will t…

This large community study in Allegheny County is testing whether free text message programs (like Text4Baby) and mentor support can improve child development and parenting. Researchers will follow 24,000 families from birth through school entry, measuring things like self-contro…