BEHAVIOR, CHILD

This study tested a new way to help parents prevent behavior problems in their young children. Researchers connected parents of 3-5 year olds with therapists for online video coaching, all through their regular pediatrician's office. The goal was to make proven parenting support …

This study tested whether a simple quiz game could help reduce anxiety and pain in children during dental visits. Researchers worked with 80 children aged 4-8 who had no previous dental experience. The technique involved asking children fun questions about colors, fruits, and ani…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) games during dental sealant placement could help children feel less anxious, behave better, and experience less pain compared to the dentist's usual calming techniques. It involved 20 healthy children, aged 6 to 18, who each tr…

This study tested whether adding text message reminders and easier access to community resources to a standard reading program could help improve language and social skills in young children from low-income Latino families. Researchers worked with 662 parent-child pairs from comm…