The purpose of the study is to test the effects of the ezParent (web-based parent training program) intervention and telephone coaching calls (coach) on parent and child outcomes after 3-, 6-, and 12-months. Parents (n=220) will be randomized using a 2 x 2 factorial design to: (1) ezParent+coach, (2) ezParent, (3) Active Control+coach, or (4) Active control. The investigators will address these aims: 1. Determine the independent and combined effects of ezParent and coaching calls on parent outcomes. H1: The ezParent and ezParent+coach groups will report greater improvements in parenting skills and self-efficacy and reductions in harsh and negative discipline; and exhibit observed improvements in parent-child emotional connection vs. active control H2: There will be a synergistic effect of ezParent and coaching calls on parent outcomes such that ezParent+coach will provide greater benefit than the sum of the main effects of ezParent or coaching calls. 2. Determine the independent and combined effects of ezParent and coaching calls on child outcomes. H3: The ezParent and ezParent+coach groups will report greater reductions in child behavior problems vs. active control. H4: There will be a synergistic effect of ezParent and coaching calls on child outcomes such that ezParent+coach will provide greater benefit than the sum of the main effects of ezParent or coaching calls. 3. Determine differences in ezParent engagement with and without coaching calls. Engagement will be assessed by frequency (the number of times parents use the program), activity (proportion of material completed), and duration (amount of time parents use the program). H5: Relative to the ezParent only group, the ezParent+coach group will exhibit higher engagement with the ezParent.
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Change in Parenting Self-efficacy and Competence (Parenting Sense of Competence Scale (PSOC))
Timeframe: baseline; 3-month, 6-month, 12-month post-baseline
Change in observed parent-child interaction and emotional connection (Welch Emotional Connection Scale (WECS)
Timeframe: 3-month post baseline
Change in Child Behavior (Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI))
Timeframe: baseline; 3-month, 6-month, 12-month post-baseline
Change in Parenting Behaviors (Parent Questionnaire (PQ))
Timeframe: baseline; 3-month, 6-month, 12-month post-baseline
Change in Parenting Stress (Parenting Stress Index-Short Form (PSI-SF))
Timeframe: baseline; 3-month, 6-month, 12-month post-baseline
Change in Child Behavior (Child Behavior Checklist 1½-5 (CBCL))
Timeframe: baseline; 3-month, 6-month, 12-month post-baseline
Change in Parenting Style and Behavior (Parenting Style Dimensions Questionnaire)
Timeframe: baseline; 3-month, 6-month, 12-month post-baseline