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This study tests whether a family wellness program helps Latino children entering kindergarten develop better language, literacy, and social skills. Researchers are comparing an 8-week summer program with text message support against usual care with school supplies. The program a…

This study is testing a program that teaches parents skills to help their young children (ages 3-9) manage emotions, improve behavior, and develop healthier habits like better sleep and less screen time. It focuses on families dealing with significant stress, such as financial st…

This large community program aims to prevent future behavioral and developmental problems in young children by making proven support services easier for families to access. It works by first understanding a family's needs, then offering a tailored menu of parenting and child deve…

This study tests a program for expectant couples to learn how to parent together as a team and maintain healthier habits, like safer alcohol use. It involves group classes and individual sessions before and after the baby is born. Researchers want to see if this support during th…

This study is testing a home-based parenting and peer-support program for relatives raising children outside the formal child welfare system. The program aims to improve child behavior, reduce caregiver stress, and help families access needed services, with the ultimate goal of p…

This study is testing whether adding three extra parent training sessions focused on managing stress improves a well-established school readiness program for families. It involves 120 families with young children who have ADHD or disruptive behavior disorders. Researchers will co…

This study is testing whether a web-based parenting program called ezParent, with or without weekly phone coaching, can help parents of toddlers who were born very premature. Researchers want to see if these tools improve parents' confidence and skills, reduce parenting stress, a…

This study is observing families over many years to see if a home visiting program for new parents makes a difference. Researchers are comparing families who receive the program to those who do not, tracking child development, parenting skills, and family well-being. They plan to…