CHILD BEHAVIOR

This study is testing whether adding a trained community helper to a standard parent-child therapy program helps underserved families in Miami stay engaged and complete the treatment. It aims to see if this extra support leads to better child behavior, improved parenting skills, …

This study is testing whether getting more sleep can help children who are above average weight and who sleep less than recommended. Researchers will have 142 children, aged 6-12, try to go to bed 60-90 minutes earlier for three months to add about 45 minutes of sleep per night. …

This study is testing whether a special group parenting program offered during regular pediatric check-ups can help toddlers from low-income families develop better language skills. The program, called CenteringParenting, brings parents together for education and support during w…

This study is testing two ways to deliver a parent education program for families with young children (ages 3-5) who show significant signs of ADHD. It compares a traditional in-person class to an online version, both against a waitlist group. The goal is to see which method is m…

This study is testing whether a smartphone app can help parents manage disruptive behaviors in young children. Researchers are comparing three approaches: a standalone app, the same app with coach support, and a basic control app. They aim to see which method is most effective at…

This study is testing whether a new, structured conversation method between parents and teachers can help prevent mental health problems in kindergarten children. Researchers will compare kindergartens using this method with those using regular meetings over three years. They wan…

This study is testing whether a 10-week parenting program delivered through video calls (telehealth) works as well as the traditional in-home version for families involved with child welfare services. Researchers will enroll 357 parents of infants (6-12 months old) to compare thr…

This study is testing a new program that gives parents special children's books and advice during regular doctor visits. The goal is to see if this approach can help improve behavior and early reading skills in 2- to 4-year-old African American children. Researchers will enroll a…

This study is testing a one-day workshop designed to teach dentists, hygienists, and assistants better ways to interact with children aged 2-10 and their parents during dental appointments. The training is based on a proven parenting program. Researchers will film appointments be…