This study, called "Families in Balance," is looking at two different ways to help families with young children develop healthy routines for mealtimes, sleep, and screen time. One approach is an online program called "Families in Balance Online." This program involves 6 weeks of online group discussions and individual support sessions led by a parent leader. The other approach is a control program that sends you weekly materials over 6 weeks to encourage healthy routines. You would be randomly assigned to one of these programs. The study wants to see if these programs can help improve your child's Body Mass Index (BMI), a measure of weight relative to height, and other family outcomes. To join, you must be the legal guardian of a 2- to 5-year-old child who qualifies for public health insurance, and you must be able to complete study activities in English, either at home, a study location, or online.

Study design

This is an interventional study that will randomly assign 300 families to one of two programs: an online program with group discussions and individual support, or a program that sends weekly materials.

What's involved

You would participate in a 6-week program, either online with weekly group discussions and individual support sessions, or by receiving weekly materials. You would also engage in in-person and online data collection activities.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your child's BMI will be measured at the beginning of the study and again approximately 5 months later.

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