PARENTING

This study tests two parenting programs for children born very preterm (before 32 weeks) who have behavior problems. One program has seven sessions, and the other uses short online lessons. Both are compared to standard online resources. The goal is to see if these programs impro…

This study looks at how parents can best help children aged 4 to 5 who are naturally drawn to food avoid unhealthy eating and obesity. Researchers will test different parenting strategies with 416 families to see which ones work best. The goal is to find simple, effective ways to…

This study tests a group training program for foster and kinship caregivers to help prevent behavior problems in young children (ages 2-9) in foster care. About 300 caregivers in Ohio will either take the program or receive standard support. The goal is to see if the training red…

This study tests two programs to help parents with advanced cancer communicate better with their children aged 10 to 25. One program provides education, while the other adds hands-on practice. The goal is to improve how often and how well families talk about the illness, reducing…

This study compares two ways of teaching parents how to manage ADHD symptoms in their 3- to 5-year-old children: in-person classes or an online program. Researchers want to see which method works better at improving child behavior and reducing parenting stress. The goal is to fin…

This study is testing a new behavioral program for pregnant women with ADHD. The program teaches skills to manage ADHD symptoms during pregnancy and after the baby is born. Ten participants will work with a therapist in an OB care setting. The goal is to see if the program is acc…

This study tests a new mental health program for preschool children from low-income families. About 160 parents and their children from Head Start programs in Maryland will take part. The program offers virtual sessions to help parents manage their child's behavior and improve so…

This study is testing a therapy program called Unified Protocol for children and teens (ages 7-17) with anxiety or depression, along with their parents. The program uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help manage emotions. Researchers will measure changes in symptoms and pare…

This study tests a program to help parents in the Bronx who are feeling stressed after the COVID-19 pandemic. The program aims to reduce parental stress and improve how parents support their children. About 360 primary caregivers will take part.

This study looks at whether adding a community health worker (called a natural helper) to standard parent-child therapy helps families stick with the program and see better results. About 300 families with children aged 2 to 12 who have behavior problems or a history of abuse wil…

This study tests a new digital game designed to help parents and children play together in a fun, guided way. The game includes activities meant to improve their relationship and boost parents' confidence in their parenting skills. Researchers will enroll 30 parent-child pairs to…

This study works with 10 postpartum women who are taking medication for opioid use disorder to adapt a parenting program that meets their unique needs. The goal is to help mothers stay in treatment, reduce stress, and improve bonding with their babies. Researchers will ask partic…

This study looks at whether a parenting program can help 4-5-year-olds in low-income areas do better in kindergarten. About 840 children and their families will take part. The program aims to improve children's social skills and behavior, and reduce school absences.

This study tests whether an online parenting program helps Filipino families in California. About 500 parents and their children (ages 8-12) will take part. Half get the program right away; the other half get standard handouts first. Researchers will check if the program improves…

This study looks at whether a program called CenteringParenting, which brings parents and children together for group well-child visits, can improve kindergarten readiness. Researchers will follow 1,200 low-income families from birth to age 3, measuring language skills and parent…

This study looks at whether a parenting program called Promoting First Relationships works as well when done over Zoom as it does during in-home visits. About 357 parents of babies aged 6-12 months who are involved with child welfare will take part. Researchers will measure how p…

This study looks at two ways of delivering parent-education programs to U.S. Air Force members and their families. About 480 parents of children ages 0-18 will be randomly assigned to either an online-only program or a hybrid program that combines online and group sessions. Resea…

This study looks at how support from a partner influences first-time mothers' confidence in parenting and their risk of depression after childbirth. Researchers will survey about 193 women who are within one year of giving birth. The goal is to understand whether strong partner s…