Talk Parenting Program for Improving Child Routines
(TP2 Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to determine if a voice-based program, delivered through an Amazon Echo Dot, can assist parents of children aged 3-5 in improving challenging bedtime and morning routines. It will assess whether this program can enhance children's sleep habits, reduce behavior issues, and lower parental stress. Families will be divided into two groups: one will use the program immediately, while the other will start six weeks later. This trial is ideal for families referred by agencies, where the child lives with the parent at least half the time and faces challenges such as economic hardship or behavior problems. Participants will keep the Echo Dot and need a device with internet access to participate. As an unphased trial, this study provides families with a unique opportunity to explore innovative solutions for improving daily routines and reducing stress.
What prior data suggests that the Talk Parenting Program is safe for families?
Studies have shown that digital parenting programs, such as the Talk Parenting Program, are generally safe and well-received. Similar programs have reported no serious problems. The Talk Parenting Program employs an Amazon Echo Dot, a smart speaker, to assist parents in enhancing family routines through voice-guided instructions. This widely used technology presents no known physical risks.
The Talk Parenting Program aims to improve bedtime and morning routines, reduce stress, and strengthen the parent-child relationship. Although specific safety studies for this program are lacking, it is based on established parenting methods and digital tools that have not previously raised safety concerns. Consequently, the risks are minimal and comparable to those of using everyday technology.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Talk Parenting Program because it offers a unique approach to improving child routines using a smart speaker app. Unlike traditional methods that might involve parenting classes or printed materials, this program provides real-time, experiential support directly in the home environment. It focuses on establishing healthy bedtime and morning routines, enhancing self-regulation skills, and fostering a positive parent-child relationship. By leveraging technology to guide parents in everyday situations, this program could offer a more interactive and practical solution to building better family routines.
What evidence suggests that the Talk Parenting Program is effective for improving child routines?
Research has shown that routines are important for children's growth and well-being. Studies have found that routines help kids develop thinking skills and learn to control their emotions, which are crucial for their development. Research also indicates that a regular bedtime routine can improve children's emotional control and behavior. Specifically, kids who go to bed at the same time every night often sleep better and have better memory and problem-solving skills. Additionally, parents report that a set routine reduces stress and strengthens their relationship with their children. Overall, evidence supports that structured routines benefit both children and their families. Participants in this trial will use the Talk Parenting Program, a smart speaker app designed to help families establish positive bedtime and morning routines, to explore these benefits.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
David R Smith, PhD
Principal Investigator
Oregon Research Behavioral Intervention Strategies, Inc.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Assessment
Participants complete online questionnaires prior to randomization
Treatment
Immediate Talk Parenting group receives Talk Parenting program; Waitlist Control group waits 6 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for maintenance of gains and complete follow-up assessments
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Talk Parenting Program
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Families will receive access to the intervention after the T2 assessment (6 weeks after the baseline T1 assessment).
In a 6-week session, families will use at home the Talk Parenting program, a smart speaker app designed to provide parents with in situ experiential support for building positive family bedtime and morning routines. The Bedtime Routine, Morning Routine, and Calming Down Mini-Routine modules of Talk Parenting will guide families in creating healthy bedtime and morning routines to foster healthy sleep/wake habits, provide experiential practice in self-regulation skills, and promote a positive parent-child relationship.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Oregon Research Behavioral Intervention Strategies, Inc.
Lead Sponsor
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborator
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Collaborator
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