Our Projects

Engaging parents to develop practical parenting supports

At our lab, we're dedicated to helping families prevent substance use, mental health issues, and other risky behaviors during adolescence and beyond. We kick off our process by sitting down with parents to hear about their experiences, challenges, and successes. By learning from their expertise, we're able to develop interventions that work in the real world for real families. Currently, we're talking to parents to get their input on how we can create an engaging, empowering, and effective program for their family and daily routine.

This work is supported by the National Institutes of Health (K01 DA055118, PI Kim).

Engaging families using technology

Let's face it, technology is already a big part of our daily routine. But, what if it could also help us become better parents to our teenagers? Our lab is on a mission to find out! With our technology partner NuRelm, we're developing a groundbreaking app that will empower parents with effective, evidence-based skills to strengthen their relationships with their teens. From better communication and active listening to setting boundaries and encouraging academic success, our app has got you covered. So, if you're ready to take your parenting game to the next level, stay tuned as we work towards bringing this exciting project to life!

This work is supported by the National Institutes of Health (K01 DA055118, PI Kim).

What’s the evidence on non-English parenting programs?

We are reviewing parenting interventions that are delivered in languages other than English in the U.S. We will identify interventions and components of interventions that are culturally responsive and effective in 1) promoting positive parenting and 2) improving child outcomes among diverse populations. This systematic review will provide valuable insights about what programs are available and effective for parents who are not predominant English speakers. We hope our work will inform future interventions and policies that support diverse families and communities.