Evidence-Based Policy Strategies for Holistic Health Promotion in School-Age Children: A Synthesis from the Evaluation of the Smart Love, Smart Parenting Program in Nan Province

The objective of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of the “Smart Love, Smart Parenting” Program in enhancing parenting skills and multiple intelligence in school-aged children in Nan Province. The study was based on the concept of positive parenting. A quasi-experimental research design was employed, using a pre-post single group design. The sample consisted of 70 households with children aged 6–12 years from general areas and 153 households from remote areas. Data were collected from parents before and after participating in the program using a parenting skills assessment and a multiple intelligence assessment for children. The findings revealed statistically significant improvements in both parenting skills (p < 0.01) and children’s multiple intelligence (p < 0.05) after program participation. The “Smart Love, Smart Parenting” Program was well received by parents, teachers, and public health personnel, who recognized the importance of strengthening family relationships and community support in child development. The findings indicate that the “Smart Love, Smart Parenting” Program is effective in promoting parenting skills and enhancing the multiple intelligence of school-aged children in both general and remote areas. The findings have implications for strengthening and developing parenting training programs within communities, particularly in areas with limited access to public health services. Moreover, the results can be applied in designing programs that foster positive relationships among homes, schools, and communities to sustainably support the development of parenting skills and children’s multiple intelligence.