A 3-Session parenting fix for child behavior problems?

This trial tests whether a brief, individually tailored parent training program—just three sessions with optional boosters—can reduce behavioral difficulties in children aged 2 to 12, compared to usual care. Parents of children referred to mental health centers are randomly assigned to either the brief training or standard care. The study tracks changes in targeted behaviors, parenting stress, and child well-being over a year to see if the short program is effective and cost-effective.