Activating parents in early childhood intervention (Dr Jacqui Barfoot)

Activating parents in early childhood intervention: a multi-study examination of the PAIR model as an implementation strategy. This study evaluated the PAIR model as a practical tool for implementing family-centred, relational early childhood intervention. Across three linked studies, they found that while brief training improved practitioners’ knowledge and confidence, sustained adoption and observable practice change were strongest when training was combined with reflective supervision.  The research highlights that organisational barriers, particularly short service blocks and limited time for reflection, remain major constraints. It provides timely evidence on what is required to translate relational approaches into consistent, scalable practice that positions parents as primary agents of their child’s development. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1034912X.2026.2651694