Co-Parenting for Successful Kids: Impacts and Implications

Authors

Jeong-Kyun Choi, University of NebraskaFollow
Holly Hatton-Bowers, University of NebraskaFollow
Gail Brand, University of NebraskaFollow
Lisa M. Poppe, University of NebraskaFollow
Jaclynn Foged, University of NebraskaFollow

Volume

55

Issue

6

DOI

10.34068/joe.55.06.43

Abstract

We examined the impacts of the Co-Parenting for Successful Kids program offered by University of Nebraska Extension. Using a sample of 2,622 parents who participated in the program in 2015, we measured their knowledge change and ability to perform cooperative coparenting behaviors. Results suggest that the program effectively improved participants' coparenting knowledge and ability to use behaviors such as understanding and supporting children in developmentally appropriate ways, enhancing communication skills, and developing parenting plans. In examining group differences, we found that parents of infants and toddlers benefited the most from the program. Suggestions on program development and evaluation are discussed.

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Recommended Citation

Choi, J., Hatton-Bowers, H., Brand, G., Poppe, L. M., & Foged, J. (2017). Co-Parenting for Successful Kids: Impacts and Implications. The Journal of Extension, 55(6), Article 43. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.55.06.43