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Figure 25. Change in Parenting Skills from Before to After Program
100.0% 80.0% 60.0% 40.0% 20.0%
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Before Program
8.1% After
Program
43.1%
91.9%
56.9%
Fair/Great None/Low
Additionally, we tested to see if the increases in each of the parenting domains were statistically significant by conducting dependent t-tests comparing the scores before and the scores after the program. All items as well as the overall Parenting composite score showed statistically significant gains from before to after the program, p < .001.
In conclusion, CCRC’s programs result in statistically significant increases in Parenting Skills in the areas of: Knowledge of how to help their children, time playing with their children, knowledge of how to help them grow, ability to handle concerns, comfort in talking with teachers / providers, confidence in parenting, transitioning to kindergarten, frequency of talking with their child, knowledge of positive discipline techniques, knowledge of community services, and overall parenting skills.
Parents reflect on how CCRC’s programs have impacted their parenting skills...
“To help us better understand the children's needs. To prepare them for elementary school.”
“With the homework, I learned to share more time with my child and I learned how to teach him in a more positive way.”
“I have received support at every level.”
“I have learned how to play with him, how he learns while he has fun.”
“With the preparation and knowledge that you have on how to educate children from their first years of life, now my son is more independent and has overcome many fears, he is more confident and more dynamic, he has an interest in learning.”
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