Ready and Healthy for Kindergarten

Ready and Healthy for Kindergarten- Pilot Study

This study pilot tests a family wellness program that promotes academic and physical readiness for school among Latino dual language learners using a mixed methods and community engaged approach.

The investigators propose a pilot randomized controlled trial with wait list control to pilot test a family wellness program designed for Latino dual language learners entering Kindergarten and their families. The investigators will recruit up to 48 parent-child dyads to participate in the study. Families will be randomly assigned to session one beginning in June 2022 or session two beginning in July 2022. The investigators will examine the feasibility and acceptability of the family wellness program as well as preliminary effects on parenting behaviors and child language and literacy skills.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Primary caregiver of a child entering Kindergarten (4-6 years old),
• Primary caregiver identifies as Hispanic/Latino/Latinx,
• Family speaks Spanish at home,
• Cell phone ownership,
• Willing to receive texts, and
• Willing to accept randomization

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children with multiple congenital anomalies or genetic disorders and previously identified developmental delays will be excluded.