PARENTING

This study tested a program called VIPP-PUF, where community health nurses used video feedback to help parents become more sensitive to their baby's needs. The goal was to reduce mental health problems and support healthy weight in infants who showed early signs of trouble. Over …

This study tested a chatbot called ParentText for Crisis, designed to support Palestinian caregivers living in a refugee camp in Jordan. The goal was to see if the chatbot could improve caregivers' mental health, encourage positive parenting, and reduce violence against children.…

This study tested a Norwegian intensive habilitation program for children aged 2-6 with severe cerebral palsy or similar brain damage. The program aimed to improve the child's daily living skills and empower parents. 93 children and their families took part in a randomized trial …

This study tested three ways to deliver a parenting program called ADAPT for military families where a parent has returned from deployment. The goal was to see which format—online, in-person group, or telehealth—works best to improve parenting and reduce behavior problems in chil…

This study tested an online parenting program called Family Check-Up Online for rural families where a parent may misuse opioids. 356 parents of young children (18 months to 5 years) took part. The program aimed to improve parenting skills, reduce stress and depression, and preve…

This study tested a program called Wakȟáŋyeža (Little Holy One) with 124 Native American caregivers and their 2-to-5-year-old children on a Northern Plains reservation. The goal was to reduce trauma and stress in parents, improve parenting skills, and boost children's emotional a…

This study tested an online program called HomeStyles-2 that helps parents of children aged 6 to 11 create a healthier home environment. The goal was to prevent childhood obesity by improving kids' diet, physical activity, and sleep. About 459 families took part, with some receiv…

This study tested a 22-week online parenting program (Incredible Years) for families of children aged 3-7 with genetic abnormalities and mental health or developmental problems. 53 families were randomly assigned to the program or usual care. The goal was to see if parents would …

This study tested a virtual group program called Tuning in to Kids for parents of children aged 3 to 6 with congenital heart disease. The goal was to see if the program was helpful and easy to use for improving children's emotional and behavioral wellbeing. 39 parents took part i…

This study tested a brief program called AFFEKT for parents of children aged 6-12 with challenging behaviors like acting out. About 200 parents took part, comparing the program plus basic education to education alone. The goal was to see if AFFEKT helps improve children's behavio…

This study tested a program called the Pregnant Moms' Empowerment Program (PMEP) for pregnant women who had experienced intimate partner violence in the past year. The goal was to see if the program could improve mothers' mental health, reduce the chance of further violence, and …

This study tested a group program to help parents of children with learning or attention difficulties manage stress. About 28 parents took part in either a mind-body resiliency group or a health education group, both held online. The goal was to see if the program was practical a…

This study tested a coaching program for 306 families of young children (ages 1.5 to 4.5 years) with suspected or confirmed developmental delays. The program included a personal coach, online tools, and a peer support network. Researchers wanted to see if this approach could boos…

This study tested a smartphone app that sends daily parenting tips to parents of young children in home visiting programs. The goal was to see if the app could help parents engage in more positive interactions with their kids, building resilience. Twenty-four parents completed th…

This study tested a program called 'Sit Down and Play' for parents of young children in low-income families. The program was delivered during regular doctor visits for children aged 2 to 24 months. Researchers measured whether it improved parent-child interactions and parents' kn…

This study tested a new prenatal care model that includes fathers. 216 young couples participated in co-parenting education, parenting classes, and job skills training. The goal was to see if this approach could improve relationships and prepare parents for their baby's arrival.

This study tested a 4-week workshop program called HERO Dads for low-income non-custodial fathers in the Bronx. The program aimed to improve parenting skills, relationships, anger management, and job readiness. A total of 496 men took part, and researchers measured changes in fat…

This study tested a web-based parent training program, with or without telephone coaching, for parents of toddlers born very premature. Over 450 parents participated, and researchers measured changes in parenting skills, stress, and child behavior over 12 months. The goal was to …

This study tested a program called ODISEA-T that helps parents and caregivers improve their parenting skills and deal with past trauma. 153 families took part, with some receiving the program and others not. Researchers measured things like parenting stress, emotional control, an…

This study tested whether an online parenting program called Incredible Years helps Filipino parents in California improve their parenting skills and reduce their children's behavior problems. About 360 families took part, with half receiving the program and half getting standard…

This study tested whether sending tailored text messages and connecting families to community resources could improve language and social-emotional skills in low-income Latino children. Over 660 families with infants aged 6-12 months took part. The goal was to see if these simple…

This completed study tested a virtual version of the Supporting Healthy Relationships program for over 1,000 low-income couples in the Bronx. The program included workshops on relationship skills, parenting, and financial support for children. Researchers measured changes in rela…

This study worked with 13 formerly incarcerated parents and their families to adapt a parenting support program. Re-entry navigators with lived experience delivered the program. The goal was to improve parent well-being and parenting skills, and to prevent hardship from passing t…

This study tested whether digital tools and cash payments can help parents in Tanzania give their children a stronger start in life. Over 3,500 pregnant women were split into groups: some got parenting support via community health workers using a phone app, some got cash transfer…

This study looked at how asking about tough childhood experiences (ACEs) during regular doctor visits and offering a parenting program could help families. Over 500 parents of children aged 2-10 took part. The goal was to see if the program improved parenting behaviors and reduce…

This study tested a program that combines two proven methods to help low-income parents support their child's early learning and behavior. Over 400 families took part, with some receiving extra coaching during pediatric visits and at home. The goal was to see if this approach imp…

This study tested a special parenting program for pregnant women recovering from opioid addiction. 174 mothers and their babies took part. The program aimed to help mothers be more nurturing and sensitive, which could improve their baby's emotional and physical development.

This study tested a program that teaches parents how to help their 3- to 9-year-old children with social-emotional skills and healthy habits like physical activity and sleep. It included 86 families facing major stressors such as trauma, mental health issues, or financial strain.…

This study looked at whether a positive parenting program helps parents of children under 18 improve their parenting skills and family life. About 1,429 caregivers in Spain took part, and researchers compared them to families not in the program. The goal was to see if any positiv…

This study tested a program called Room to Grow that gives low-income parents in New York City one-on-one coaching, baby supplies, and community referrals from pregnancy until their child turns three. Researchers measured how the program affected parents' stress, depression, and …