Research
Demographics of Research Project
Children 12 months to 5 years
- 73 parents attended www parent education evening and completed Time 1 questionnaires.
- 39 parents (53%) filled out Time 2 questionnaires 4 to 6 weeks later.
Demographics for Time 1 and Time 2 responders were very similar
- generally female (2 fathers participated)
- mostly married 85% – Time 1 90% – Time 2
- in their 30’s
- 80% had tertiary education at University or TAFE
- most children between 1 and 4
- most had 2 or 1 siblings.
Percentage of Participants at Time 1 and Time 2 at or above cut-off scores on Parenting Stress Index / SF
Qualitative questions
What was it like for your child?
+ve responses
She bonded more closely, became more affectionate and started calling me “mama” (like a new nickname instead of mummy!).
She loved it, she was very excited, couldn’t wait to turn the TV off to spend time playing games, cards. She also loved bossing mummy around at times – used her toys that we forgot we had in the cupboard.
I think he was shocked at first, that I wasn’t going to reprimand him, then he really enjoyed me watching him, playing beside him and playing with him.
What I found invaluable from this experience was I realised how much I instruct my children. I constantly interfere, try to teach them. However in doing this I feel I thwart the learning process. I am now able to sit, observe without judgement and need for them to do it “right”. So, for this, I am very grateful as I feel the impact on their lives will be huge. Thanks.
Did you notice changes as a result of implementing
www with your child?
YES responses
On one occasion after a very moody tearful day he totally changed his behaviour.
Plays alone for longer periods. Asks for my help in a less whining manner.
Happier playing independently. Not hanging off me 24/7. Now likes to go into room and play more, wouldn’t do that before. He has made it his quiet play zone. Takes himself there.