Masayang Pamilya Feasibility Study

"MaPa Kids is an 8-session parenting program delivered weekly to groups of parents (N=15 per group).~The program includes the following content: 1) spending one-on-one time with children; 2) describing actions and feelings for cognitive development and socio-emotional awareness; 3) using praise and rewards to encourage positive behavior; 4) establishing limits through effective instruction giving and consistent household rules; 5) nonviolent discipline such as ignoring negative attention seeking behavior, and consequences for noncompliance, rule-breaking, and aggressive behavior; 6) problem solving with children; and 7) mindfulness based stress reduction."

"MaPa Teens is a 9-session parenting program delivered to groups of parents and children aged 10-17 (N=15 dyads per group).~The program includes the following content: 1) one-on-one time with parents and teens, 2) positive reinforcement of positive behavior, 3) managing anger and stress, 4) establishing rules and routines, 5) family budgeting, 6) accepting responsibility for actions, 7) resolving family conflicts, 8) keeping safe in the community and resolving conflicts, and 9) reflection and moving on."