This study piloted an online play-based parenting program informed by filial therapy, child-parent relationship therapy, and interpersonal neurobiology during COVID-19. The purpose of this program evaluation was to explore its potential effectiveness in improving child behaviors, mindful parenting, parent-child relationship quality, and protective factors. This study used a mixed method design to gather quantitative data from standardized measures and qualitative data from surveys. Parents of children 4-10 years old (N = 11) participated in 6 weekly 1.5-hr sessions which included teaching a new skill, asking questions, offering support, and sharing video or descriptions about using playbased parenting skills at home. Quantitative results showed significant differences before to after program participation in mindful discipline in parenting and social support as a protective factor. Changes in child's peer interactions (i.e., siblings, classmates) approached significance. There were no other significant differences. Qualitative findings suggested a positive impact of the program that supported quantitative results, and perhaps, expanded upon what was not captured by the quantitative measures in the area of parent-child relationships. While the results are limited by small sample size and low statistical power, these findings suggest some support for the updated online play-based parenting programs in meeting parenting needs during COVID-19.
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