TOPIC The design of a temperament-based parenting program for inner-city families. PROBLEM Selective intervention parenting programs are needed for children who are at high risk for developing behavioral problems. Planning should incorporate cultural considerations to ensure the program meets needs. METHODS A pilot study to assess psychometrics of instruments, obtain preliminary date, test ...

This pilot randomized trial tested the feasibility and efficacy of supplementing residential substance-abuse treatment for new mothers with a brief, yet rigorous, attachment-based parenting program. Twenty-one predominantly (86%) White mothers and their infants living together in residential substance-abuse treatment were randomly assigned to the program (n = 11) or control (n = 10) group. Prog...

BACKGROUND This study examined relations among cumulative risk, nurturant and involved parenting, and behavior problems across early childhood. METHODS Cumulative risk, parenting, and behavior problems were measured in a sample of low-income toddlers participating in a family-centered program to prevent conduct problems. RESULTS Path analysis was utilized to examine longitudinal relations a...

Behavioral disorders are one of the most common psychological issues of childhood and adolescence. The aim of the present study was to examine the effect of family-based intervention program on parenting skills of mothers and clinical symptoms of children with behavioral disorder. The study was quasi-experimental research. The population all students with behavioral disorders who were studying ...

OBJECTIVES We evaluated whether a brief, universal, postnatal nurse home-visiting intervention can be implemented with high penetration and fidelity, prevent emergency health care services, and promote positive parenting by infant age 6 months. METHODS Durham Connects is a manualized 4- to 7-session program to assess family needs and connect parents with community resources to improve infant ...

PROBLEM What is the comparative impact of a second pregnancy prevention program for teen mothers on those who graduate from the program compared with a sample of young mothers of similar age and social circumstances who did not participate in the program? METHODS Fifteen program graduates and 20 nonprogram cohorts were surveyed regarding a range of life domains. FINDINGS Data indicated that...

A meta-analysis encompassing all studies evaluating the impact of the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program on parent and child outcome measures was conducted in an effort to identify variables that moderate the program's effectiveness. Hierarchical linear models (HLM) with three levels of data were employed to analyze effect sizes. The results (N=55 studies) indicate that Triple P causes positiv...

(Managuacontinued on Page 3) Parenting Support In Small Doses Improves Child Conduct And More S years ago, researchers began investigating whether they could, in only a few sessions, promote more effective and positive parenting among at-risk families and, in turn, help prevent young children from developing problem behaviors later in life. What they didn’t anticipate was that important school ...

<p><em>This research is motivated by the low level of understanding parents about early childhood education. In addition, there still a lack synergy between school and in educating children. The method used this qualitative research, with interview, observation documentation techniques. results study are: a. parenting program implemented at Al Fajar Kindergarten has generally been r...