Families in Balance: Enhancing Household Routines and Reducing Early Childhood Obesity Among Families With Low-income

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN · Jan 21, 2025

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The "Families in Balance" study is looking at ways to help families develop healthier routines around mealtime, sleep, and screen time, especially for young children aged 2 to 5 years old. The trial will compare two different programs: one where parents are guided by a leader online to help them and their children make positive changes, and another that simply provides information about healthy habits. Families will be randomly assigned to one of these programs, and researchers will see how these approaches impact both parents and children.

To be eligible for this study, parents must be the legal guardians of a child between 2 and 5 years old who is eligible for public health insurance. Parents should also be able to participate in the study activities in English and either at home or online. It's important to note that children with serious medical issues affecting their weight, sleep, or eating won’t be able to participate. If you join the study, you'll be taking part in activities aimed at making your family's daily routines healthier and more balanced!

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Parents must be the legal and custodial guardian of a 2 through 5-year-old child
• • Parents must report that their child is eligible for public health insurance
• • Parents must be able to complete the study activities in English
• • Parents must be able to complete study activities at a study location or at home, and online/via Zoom.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • - Children must not have serious medical problems that affect weight, sleep, activity, or eating.