CHILD BEHAVIOR

This study tested a program in pediatric clinics to help low-income parents support their child's early development and school readiness. Researchers combined two approaches: video coaching during doctor visits and optional home visits for families needing extra support. They fol…

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) training program could teach 7-8 year old children safer street-crossing skills. Researchers compared the VR training to traditional street-side training and a group that received no training. The goal was to find the most effectiv…

This study tested a family-based program designed to help parents support their young children's social-emotional development and healthy lifestyle habits. It involved 80 Black and Latinx families with children aged 3-6. The program combined positive parenting techniques with dis…

This study tested whether a needle-free injection system (INJEX) causes less pain and leads to better behavior in children during dental fillings compared to traditional needle syringes. 50 children aged 7-10 years had one cavity treated with the needle-free system and another wi…

This study tested a brief, home-based video coaching program called FIND for low-income parents of toddlers (ages 1-3). The goal was to see if teaching parents to notice and respond to their child's cues could reduce parenting stress, improve the parent-child relationship, and su…

This study tested a smartphone app to see if regularly checking on a child's quality of life after a liver transplant could become a normal part of their care. About 200 children and their parents used the app to answer questions about daily life and health. The goal was to see i…