CHILD BEHAVIOR

This study looks at whether helping children aged 6-12 who are above a healthy weight and sleep 9 hours or less each night can improve their body weight and learning by extending their sleep by about 45 minutes. Over 3 months, one group will go to bed earlier while the other cont…

This study tests a new approach called Dialogue Based Early Detection (DBED) in kindergartens. About 200 children will take part, with some kindergartens using DBED parent-teacher meetings and others using regular meetings. The goal is to see if DBED helps prevent mental health i…

This study compares two ways of teaching parents how to manage ADHD symptoms in their 3- to 5-year-old children: in-person classes or an online program. Researchers want to see which method works better at improving child behavior and reducing parenting stress. The goal is to fin…

This study looks at whether adding a community health worker (called a natural helper) to standard parent-child therapy helps families stick with the program and see better results. About 300 families with children aged 2 to 12 who have behavior problems or a history of abuse wil…

This study looks at whether a program called CenteringParenting, which brings parents and children together for group well-child visits, can improve kindergarten readiness. Researchers will follow 1,200 low-income families from birth to age 3, measuring language skills and parent…

This study tests a simple idea: giving parents of young African American children (ages 2-4) special books and advice about self-esteem during regular doctor visits. The goal is to see if this helps improve children's behavior and early reading skills. About 134 children and thei…

This study tests whether a mobile app can help parents manage disruptive behavior in children ages 5-8. About 324 parents will be randomly assigned to use the app alone, with a coach, or a control app. The goal is to see which approach improves parenting skills and child behavior…

This study tests a workshop for dentists, hygienists, and assistants to improve how they interact with children aged 2-10 and their parents. The training is based on a proven behavior program for preschoolers. Researchers want to see if providers use the skills more and find the …

This study looks at whether a parenting program called Promoting First Relationships works as well when done over Zoom as it does during in-home visits. About 357 parents of babies aged 6-12 months who are involved with child welfare will take part. Researchers will measure how p…