Examining the Effect of Peer-Led Parenting Interventions on the Wellbeing of Parents With Children With an Emotional or Behavioural Disorder – A Systematic Review

Meaghan Reitzel, Kayla Brissette, Ledina Hasanagic, Mona Elmikaty, Lori Letts, Briano Di Rezze, Oksana Hlyva, Anne MacLeod, Michelle Phoenix, School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Heath Sciences, McMaster University, CanChild Centre for Childhood-onset Disability Research, School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Bachelor of Health Sciences , Faculty of Heath Sciences, McMaster University, Honours Life Sciences Program, Faculty of Science, McMaster University, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Parent Partner, KidsAbility Centre for Child Development

Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry

Published online on January 27, 2026

Abstract

Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Volume 31, Issue 2, Page 431-458, April 2026.
BackgroundParents of children with emotional or behavioural disorders (EBD) experience challenges with their own wellbeing. Parenting practices are impacted by parent wellbeing and are vital to supporting children with EBD. Programs with peer-led ...