CHILD BEHAVIOR

This study tested a family-based program to help Black and Latinx children ages 3-6 develop better social-emotional skills and healthy lifestyle habits like physical activity and sleep. Parents received support on parenting and cultural pride. The goal was to prevent behavior and…

This study looked at whether fluoride or probiotic toothpaste can prevent cavities in 508 children aged 4-5 years. Kids brushed twice daily for 12 months with their assigned toothpaste. Researchers also surveyed kids' oral hygiene and diet to find what increases cavity risk. The …

This study tested an online program called HomeStyles-2 that helps parents create a healthier home environment for their children aged 6 to 11. The program focuses on improving diet, physical activity, and sleep habits to reduce the risk of childhood obesity. About 459 families p…

This study tested whether a needle-free device (INJEX) causes less pain and anxiety in children aged 7-10 during dental fillings compared to a traditional needle syringe. Fifty children received both methods in different teeth, and researchers measured pain using observation scal…

This study tested a specially designed game to help children with amblyopia (lazy eye) follow their eye-patch therapy. 34 children participated to see if the game made treatment easier and more enjoyable. The goal was to improve how often kids wore their eye patch by making rehab…

This study tested a video coaching program called FIND for 160 low-income caregivers with children aged 12-36 months. The program aims to improve responsive caregiving and child development by recording and reviewing parent-child interactions. Researchers measured parenting stres…

This study looked at whether a classroom-based program can make children more prosocial—meaning more helpful, cooperative, and kind. Over 2,300 children in grades 5-8 (ages 8-12) took part. Researchers measured changes in behavior, social skills, and classroom climate using surve…

This study tested a program that helps low-income parents build strong parenting skills to prepare their children for school. It combined two proven methods: one where a specialist videotapes and coaches parents during doctor visits, and another offering home-based support for fa…

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) training program can help 7-8 year old children learn to cross streets more safely. About 100 kids were split into three groups: VR training, real-world street-side training, or no training at all. Researchers measured how well chi…

This study tested a smartphone app to collect quality-of-life reports from children who had a liver transplant and their parents. The goal was to see if using the app regularly could help doctors better understand and support these patients. About 200 children aged 8 to 20 and th…