Free online parenting tool gets a boost: study tests motivational Add-Ons
NCT ID NCT05689736
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether adding motivational features—like personalized goal-setting and feedback—to a free internet-based parenting program helps parents of toddlers (18-36 months old) improve their parenting skills. The program, called Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers, is already available for free. Researchers want to see if these extra features increase engagement and lead to more warmth, less harsh discipline, and better consistency. About 859 parents will take part online.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Motivational Enhancement features added to an internet-based parenting program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make free online parenting tools more effective at improving warmth and reducing harsh discipline for families everywhere.
- What could go wrong
- This is an optimization study, not a test of a new drug or therapy. The improvements may be small or not work for all families.
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Westat, Inc.
Rockville, Maryland, 20850, United States
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