Improving an online parenting program for families with young children

Optimizing an Evidence-Based, Disseminable, Free Internet-Based Parenting Program

NIH-funded research New York University · NIH-10900815

This study is all about making a free online parenting program for parents of toddlers and preschoolers even better, so more families can easily use it and learn helpful parenting tips.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionNew York University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (New York, United States)
Project IDNIH-10900815 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the CDC's Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers program, a free online resource designed to support parents of young children. The team at NYU is working to identify ways to increase parental engagement with the program, which is crucial for improving parenting skills. By using a structured approach called the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST), the researchers aim to add effective elements to the program that will help parents better utilize the available resources. The ultimate goal is to ensure that more families can benefit from evidence-based parenting strategies.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are parents or caregivers of children aged 0-11 years who are seeking support in their parenting practices.

Not a fit: Parents of children outside the age range of 0-11 years may not receive benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved parenting skills and better outcomes for children in their early years.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in optimizing online parenting interventions, indicating that this approach could be effective.

Where this research is happening

New York, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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