Improving parenting skills to help young children succeed in school
Strengthening Parenting, Young Children's Social-Behavioral Competence, and Kindergarten Readiness in Schools Serving Low-Income Communities
['FUNDING_R01'] · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · NIH-10917043
This study is testing a parenting program called the Chicago Parent Program to help parents in low-income communities support their young children’s social and emotional skills, making it easier for them to get ready for kindergarten.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10917043 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the social, emotional, and behavioral skills of children aged 0-11 from low-income communities by strengthening parenting practices. It involves a parenting program called the Chicago Parent Program, which will be implemented in prekindergarten settings in Title 1 schools. The program aims to engage parents as active partners in their children's education, thereby improving children's readiness for kindergarten and their overall social-emotional competence. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of this program through a cluster randomized design involving multiple schools and families.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are parents of children aged 0-11 who are enrolled in prekindergarten programs in low-income communities.
Not a fit: Children and families not living in low-income areas or those not enrolled in prekindergarten programs may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved social-emotional skills and better school readiness for children from low-income backgrounds.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar parenting programs in improving child outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for positive impact.
Where this research is happening
BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES
- JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY — BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GROSS, DEBORAH A. — JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: GROSS, DEBORAH A.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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