Parent Intervention to Improve Child Sleep

Parenting Intervention to Improve Young Children's Sleep Among Families With Low Income

In this study, the investigators pilot tested a parenting intervention to improve young children's sleep in families with low income. Families were randomized to an intervention or wait-list control group. The investigators hypothesized the intervention would be feasible and acceptable to enrolled families.

This pilot study tested a parenting intervention to improve young children's sleep in families with low income using a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design. Parents were randomized to the intervention or wait-list control group. Intervention content was delivered in virtual sessions with a parent and interventionist. The primary aim was to examine intervention feasibility (e.g., recruitment, retention, acceptability) with a secondary goal of preliminary efficacy on intervention changes in child sleep patterns to inform a future large-scale RCT. Exploratory evidence was collected on changes in children's health behaviors (e.g., diet, screen time), and social-emotional health (e.g., behavior problems) as indicators for potential spillover effects on these domains.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Parents or primary caregivers 18 years of age or older
• Have a child 2-4 years of age
• Child's 24-hour sleep duration does not meet established recommendations based on child age
• English speaking
• Annual household income <= 200% of the Federal Poverty Line or receive assistance benefits (e.g., SNAP, WIC)
• Computer or phone access for video calls

Exclusion Criteria:

• Parent or child has a medical condition that impairs their ability to participate
• Child has a clinical sleep disorder
• Child takes medication that significantly impacts their sleep