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 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 special group parenting program offered during regular child doctor visits helps toddlers develop better language skills and get ready for school. It will involve 1,200 mother-child pairs from low-income families, comparing the group program to sta…

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 program that gives parents special children's books and advice during regular doctor visits. The goal is to see if this approach helps improve young African American children's behavior and early reading skills. Researchers will enroll about 134 parent-chi…

This study is testing a one-day workshop that teaches dentists, hygienists, and assistants special communication skills to help young children (ages 2-10) feel more comfortable during dental visits. Researchers will film providers before and after the training to see if they use …