Journal Article

The Parenting in a Pandemic response strategy to address the emotional consequences of COVID-19: Developer and purveyor perspectives

Published: 18 Dec 2025

Abstract


The COVID-19 pandemic led to an overwhelming global disruption to family life and increased levels of stress and anxiety. Living in lockdown, social distancing, disrupted schooling, uncertainty, and the stress of financial insecurity due to job loss have been major challenges, leading to concerns about the adverse mental health and social effects of the pandemic on children and parents. This paper discusses how an evidence-based program, the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program was adapted to meet the needs of parents. Using population health principles, Parenting in a Pandemic is a unique multilevel, online system of parenting support and professional training. Challenges associated with adapting to the needs of parents in a global public health crisis are discussed.

DOI: 10.1007/s10826-025-03237-2

Authors

Alan RalphJenna McWilliam

Centre Member

Karen M.T. Turner

Centre Member

Matthew Sanders
Trevor G. MazzucchelliVanessa E. Cobham

Partner Organisations

Life Course Centre

The University of Queensland

Citation

Sanders, M.R., Turner, K.M., Cobham, V.E. et al. The Parenting in a Pandemic Response Strategy to Address the Emotional Consequences of COVID-19: Developer and Purveyor Perspectives. J Child Fam Stud 35, 222–231 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-025-03237-2