PARENTING

This study tests simple educational programs for parents of children aged 9 months to 3 years. The goal is to see if these brief lessons can help prevent cavities and reduce behavior problems. Researchers will track dental health and behavior outcomes in 750 children.

This study tests whether offering support to mothers during pregnancy and early childhood can prevent child maltreatment and reduce the harm from intimate partner violence. About 600 mothers and children will take part. Researchers will measure parenting behaviors and child safet…

This study looks at whether adding three extra sessions focused on managing parental stress to an existing parenting program can help parents feel less stressed and improve their relationship with their child. About 120 families of young children with disruptive behavior disorder…

This study looks at whether a special parenting class can help parents of deaf or hard of hearing children aged 3 to 6. The class teaches positive parenting strategies to prevent behavior problems. About 295 parents will take part, and researchers will check if the program works …

This study tests whether an 8-week family wellness program helps Latino children entering kindergarten improve their language, literacy, and social-emotional skills, and supports healthy home routines. About 396 families will take part, with one group receiving the program and th…

This study looks at a program called KEEP Connecting Kin (KEEP-CK) for informal kinship caregivers—relatives or close family friends raising children who are not in the foster system. About 192 caregivers in Oregon will be randomly assigned to receive the program right away or af…

This study looks at how well a positive parenting program called PriCARE works for foster caregivers. The program teaches ways to build strong, caring relationships with children. Researchers want to see if it helps reduce harsh parenting and increase empathy. About 60 foster par…

This study tests a program for couples expecting a baby. It helps them learn to parent as a team and keep a healthy lifestyle, including safer alcohol use. About 368 couples join classes and one-on-one sessions before and after birth. Researchers check how the program affects the…

This study tests a program for parents to help their 3- to 9-year-old children with social-emotional skills and healthy habits like physical activity and sleep. It involves 60 families facing major stressors such as trauma, mental health issues, or financial strain. The goal is t…

This study brings together families, community groups, and researchers across Allegheny County to test programs that support young children from birth to school age. The goal is to improve children's self-control, language skills, and emotional well-being, especially for families…

This study looks at whether a home visiting program for first-time parents helps children grow up healthier and safer. About 343 families with newborns are being followed until the child turns 19 or graduates high school. Researchers compare families who got the program with thos…