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February 28, 2026ChildrenOpen Access

Mindful Parenting for Caregivers of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorder Diagnosis

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PMP MuratoriFondazione Stella MarisACAlessia CatarinaRegione SicilianaACAnna ConversanoFondazione Stella Maris

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Implication

Pilot study examines mindful parenting's effect on parenting dimensions in caregivers of children with neurodevelopmental disorders, suggesting benefits.

Key Points

  • This pilot study aims to evaluate the impact of a mindful parenting intervention on parenting and mindfulness in caregivers of children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • Conducted an eight-session mindful parenting intervention for parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • Sample included 63 adults from a child psychiatry hospital, predominantly females with a mean age of 44 years.
  • Participants completed questionnaires on parenting and mindfulness at the start and end of the intervention.
  • Paired-sample t-tests analyzed pre- and post-intervention changes.
  • Significant improvement in negative parenting (t = 2.82, p = 0.008).
  • Enhancements in Acting with Awareness (t = −2.14, p = 0.039).
  • Increased scores in Non-Judging (t = −2.17, p = 0.037) and Non-Reacting (t = −2.68, p = 0.011).
  • Effect sizes suggest moderate improvements in mindfulness dimensions.

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Muratori et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a2878e0a974eb0d3c034eehttps://doi.org/10.3390/children13030325
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