This component analysis used meta-analytic techniques to synthesize the results of 77 published evaluations of parent training programs (i.e., programs that included the active acquisition of parenting skills) to enhance behavior and adjustment in children aged 0-7. Characteristics of program content and delivery method were used to predict effect sizes on measures of parenting behaviors and ch...

Comprehensive sexuality education curricula that incorporate sex positive and integrated approaches go beyond a presentation of facts and strategies for prevention to emphasize the promotion of sexual subjectivity and wellbeing. A pilot sensual sexuality education program was planned, implemented and informally evaluated with young parenting women at an alternative General Educational Developme...

objectives: any form of disability is considered a critical factor having significant effects on a family. stress is the main result of such effects on parents. according to the classical procedure, the mothers play a major role as child caregiver, so they experience more stress than other members of the family. the goal of this study was to develop and assess the role of the de-stress training...

conclusions de-stress training program significantly decreased the stress of mothers with show paced children, and the training effect was persistent. results data presented a significant difference between the control and experiment groups. also, results did not show a significant difference between the post-test and follow up. it means that the effect of training was persistent. background ha...

introduction : behavioral disorder is one of the most prevalent psychological disorders among children. it can affect the psychological and social functions of all members of the family. this study has been caring out with the aim of determining the effect of positive parenting program (3p) on depression, anxiety, and stress level of mothers who had children suffering from attention deficit hyp...

This study investigated the influence of the intervention process on the effectiveness of a program aimed at promoting positive parenting. The study involved a homogeneous intervention sample (N5 120) of mothers and their 1-, 2-, or 3-year-old children screened for high levels of externalizing problems. The alliance between mother and intervener, mothers’ active skills implementation, and fathe...

BACKGROUND Approximately 20% of children experience internalizing or externalizing DSM-IV-TR disorders. This prevalence rate cannot be reduced through treatment only. Effective preventive interventions are therefore urgently needed. The aim of the current investigation is to evaluate the two-year efficacy of the group Triple P parenting program administered universally for the prevention of chi...

Untreated trauma exposure in early childhood can lead to immediate health problems which can persist throughout a lifetime. Caregivers often voice concerns about their children who have behavioral health problems like sleep disturbance, feeding problems, tantrums, aggression, and irritability when caring for these children. While several effective parenting treatments exist for these children, ...