Daycare workers as coaches: new program aims to prevent child behavior issues
NCT ID NCT04805918
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a program called VIPP-SD, where trained daycare workers visit families at home to coach parents on positive parenting and gentle discipline. The goal was to prevent behavior problems in children aged 2-6 who were already showing early signs of trouble. Researchers measured changes in parents' attitudes and stress levels. The study involved 35 families in Denmark.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- VIPP-SD parenting program (video-feedback and coaching)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could give daycare workers a proven method to help parents prevent behavior problems in young children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 35 families, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires trained staff and may not work for all families.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Center for Early Interventions and Family Studies, Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, 1353, Denmark