The Research-Proven Program for Expecting Couples
Family Foundations helps pregnant couples and new parents prepare for the physical and emotional challenges of parenthood by building a strong team approach to positive parenting. Several NIH-funded studies have demonstrated long-term benefits for both parents and children. Start your family’s journey to a lower stress, happier future by enrolling in the online program now.
The online Family Foundations program helps you build a strong family together
9 Steps, in order
Each Step opens after the one before it, and finished Steps stay open so you can go back to them.
Made for both parents
One enrollment covers both of you, and you share one account.
Exercises for the 2 of you
Pause to practice skills with your partner or talk through a question.
At your own pace
Online, with your progress saved, and one year of access.
Research-proven
Developed at Penn State and proven effective in NIH-funded research trials.
$25 per couple · One year of access · Online, at your own pace
Watch how Family Foundations will benefit you and your child.
“There have been many times over the last few months that we have said ‘Thank god for Family Foundations.’
We truly don’t think we would have survived without the support and strategies FF has taught us.
But now we feel we are thriving and so excited about our family life together!”
-First time mom
Supported by Leading Institutions
Certified as Model Program
“Well supported” by evidence
Research Funded
Awarded “Best Practice”
Developed at
“Supported by evidence”
Rated highly
Rated highly
Certified effective
“Proven” effective
The Benefits for Parents and Children
According to several NIH-funded research studies:
Healthier Births
Family Foundations babies experience fewer birth problems like premature birth or low birth weight, and have shorter hospital stays.
Happier Parents
Family Foundations couples are less stressed after their child is born – new moms and dads also report less anxiety and postpartum depression
Easier Infant Care
Family Foundations infants have fewer night wakings, are more easily soothed, are better able to soothe themselves, and show a longer attention span
Well Adjusted Children
Family Foundations children get along with their peers better and show fewer emotional problems. Teachers report they are more engaged in school and show more persistence in schoolwork
Warmer, Patient Parenting
Family Foundations parents are more affectionate and patient with their children – and report less over-reactive, harsh, and physically punitive parenting
Closer Couple Relations
Family Foundations couples are better at working as a team – and they report more affection and support with each other
Parenting Is Tough,
The Numbers Prove It.
“This is the brutal reality about children – they’re such powerful stressors that small perforations in relationships can turn into deep fault lines.”
– New York Times Magazine
