PARENTING

This study looks at how parents can help prevent obesity in children ages 4 to 5 who are naturally drawn to food. Researchers will test different parenting approaches with 416 families to see which ones work best for promoting healthy eating and growth. The goal is to find practi…

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 be randomly assigned to either the training program or standard support. The goal is to see…

This study tests a therapy program called Unified Protocol for children ages 7-17 with anxiety or depression, and their parents. The program uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help manage emotions. Researchers will measure changes in symptoms and parenting stress over time.

This study tests two programs to help parents with advanced cancer communicate better with their children aged 10 to 25. One program teaches skills, and the other adds practice sessions. The goal is to improve how often and how well parents talk about cancer, making these difficu…

This study tests a program to help stressed parents in the Bronx cope better and support their children's mental health during and after COVID-19. About 360 primary caregivers with high stress levels will take part. The program includes coaching and resources to reduce parental s…

This study looks at whether a parenting program delivered over Zoom works as well as in-person home visits for families involved with child welfare. About 357 parents of babies 6-12 months old will be randomly placed into one of three groups: in-home coaching, video coaching, or …

This study looks at whether a mix of online and in-person parenting classes works better than online-only classes for Air Force families. About 480 parents or caregivers of children from birth to age 18 will take part. The goal is to see which method helps improve parenting skill…

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 will get the program right away, and the other half will get standard handouts first. The goal is to see if the program …

This study looks at whether a group-based parenting program called CenteringParenting, offered during routine well-child visits, can improve school readiness in young children from low-income families. Researchers will follow 1,200 parent-child pairs from birth to 24 months, meas…

This study looks at how support from a partner influences first-time mothers' confidence in parenting and their risk of postpartum depression. Researchers will survey 193 women who are within 12 months of giving birth. The goal is to understand whether stronger partner support le…