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Outcomes following an early parenting center residential parenting program
Karli Treyvaud1, Susan Rogers, Jan Matthews
1Parenting Research Centre, Victoria, Australia. karli.treyvaud@mcri.edu.au
Journal of Family Nursing
|October 28, 2009
Summary
This study found that a 5-day residential parenting program improved maternal well-being and parent-child interactions. It also reduced difficult child behaviors, with over half of parents achieving their child behavior goals.
Area of Science:
- Parenting research
- Child psychology
- Maternal mental health
Background:
- Early parenting centers offer residential programs for families.
- Maternal well-being and child behavior are key areas of focus in early intervention.
- Parenting programs aim to improve family dynamics and child outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore outcomes for maternal well-being and behavior.
- To assess changes in difficult child behavior after a residential parenting program.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a 5-day early parenting center program.
Main Methods:
- A 5-day residential parenting program was implemented.
- Data collected from 44 mothers and children at intake, during, and post-program.
- Measures included questionnaires, monitoring sheets, and observed parent-child interactions.
Main Results:
- Mothers showed improved interaction behaviors during the program.
- Maternal depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms decreased post-program.
- Perceived difficult child behaviors reduced, with 52% of parents meeting child behavior goals.
Conclusions:
- Residential early parenting programs can positively impact maternal well-being and behavior.
- These programs show promise in reducing challenging child behaviors.
- Further research into early parenting centers is warranted.
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