Promoting Parallel Parenting for Kids During High-Conflict Divorce
Official title: Promoting Parallel Parenting: Putting Children First during High-Conflict Divorce and Separation (PCF)
Funded at Iris Media, INC. · NIH-11321166 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new program aims to help families with high-conflict divorces reduce harm to children by teaching parallel parenting skills.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Iris Media, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $789,175 |
| NIH project number | 5R44HD111084-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11321166 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are families with children 0-11 years old experiencing ongoing high inter-parental conflict after separation.
✕Less likely to help
Families with minimal conflict or those not seeking behavioral change may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project focuses on families with children aged 0-11 experiencing ongoing high-conflict between parents after separation. It plans to create and test a parenting education approach designed for high-conflict situations, beyond standard court-mmandated courses. The study will involve implementing the intervention and tracking outcomes related to children’s behavior, psychology, and academics over time. Parents and children would participate through sessions and follow-up assessments to see if the program improves family dynamics and child well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, children may experience fewer behavioral and emotional problems and improved school performance.
How similar studies have gone: Similar parenting interventions exist, but this project targets high-conflict scenarios with a tailored approach.
Where this research is happening
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Iris Media, INC.
Eugene, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wendt, Adam John — Iris Media, INC.
- Study coordinator: Wendt, Adam John
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.