PARENTING

This study tested three formats (online, in-person group, and telehealth) of a parenting program called ADAPT for military families where a parent recently returned from deployment. The goal was to see which format best improves parenting skills and reduces children's risk for be…

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 h…

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

This study tested an online program called HomeStyles-2 that helps parents create healthier home environments for their children aged 6 to 11. The program focuses on improving diet, physical activity, and sleep habits to reduce the risk of childhood obesity. About 459 families pa…

This study tested a virtual group program to help parents of children with learning or attention problems feel less stressed. About 28 parents took part, either in a mind-body resiliency group or a health education group. The goal was to see if the program was easy to use and hel…

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 AFFEKT program plus basic education to education alone. The goal was to see if AFFEKT helps improve children's …

This study tested a chatbot called ParentText for Crisis with 198 Palestinian caregivers living in a refugee camp in Jordan. The chatbot sent messages via WhatsApp to help improve caregivers' mental health, encourage positive parenting, and reduce violence against children. Resul…

This study tested a coaching program for parents 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 help pare…

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 parents found the program helpful and easy to use. Parents completed online surveys and attended weekly video sessions. Res…

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. About 230 women took part in either the PMEP or a general discussion group. The program aimed to reduce stress, depr…

This study tested a program called HERO Dads for low-income fathers in the Bronx who do not live with their children. The program offered classes on parenting, relationships, anger management, and job skills. Researchers measured how involved fathers became with their children ov…

This study tested a program called ODISEA-T that combines therapy and video feedback to help parents and caregivers who have experienced trauma. About 153 caregivers and their children took part. The goal was to see if the program could improve parenting skills, reduce stress, an…

This study tested a new way of providing prenatal care that includes both mothers and fathers. Over 200 young couples took part in online classes and counseling to improve their parenting skills, co-parenting relationship, and job readiness. The goal was to see if this approach h…

This study tested whether digital tools and small 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 received parenting tips via phone, some got cash transfers, some got both, and some go…

This study looked at whether a web-based program called ezParent, with or without extra phone coaching, helps parents of toddlers born very preterm (before 32 weeks). About 452 parents took part, and researchers checked parenting skills, stress, and child behavior over 12 months.…

This study tested a program for parents of young children from low-income families. The program was delivered during regular doctor visits and aimed to help parents talk, read, and play more with their babies. 60 parents took part to see if the program was easy to use and if it i…

This study tested an online parenting program for families of children aged 3 to 7 with genetic conditions and mental health or developmental problems. 53 families were randomly assigned to either the program or usual care. The program involved 22 weekly group sessions. Researche…

This study tested whether sending tailored text messages and providing access to poverty-reducing resources, alongside standard literacy programs in doctor's visits, could improve language and social-emotional skills in low-income Latino children. About 662 families with babies a…

This study tested a program that helps low-income parents build strong parenting skills to prepare their children for school. It combined two proven methods: one where a specialist videotapes and coaches parents during doctor visits, and another offering home-based support for fa…

This study tested whether a smartphone app that sends daily parenting tips can help parents interact more positively with their young children. Twenty-four parents in home visiting programs used the app for four weeks, reporting their emotions and parenting activities. The goal w…

This study tested whether a virtual relationship skills program helps couples in the Bronx improve their relationship and parenting quality. Over 1,000 couples with children and low income took part. The goal was to see if learning relationship skills over Zoom leads to better en…

This study looked at how to help children who have experienced stressful or traumatic events (called Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs). Researchers tested a parenting program during regular checkups for children ages 2 to 10. The goal was to see if the program could improve …