CHILD BEHAVIOR

This study tests whether adding about 45 minutes of sleep each night can help school-aged children (6-12 years) who are overweight and sleep less than 9 hours. Over 3 months, one group will go to bed earlier while the other continues their usual routine. Researchers will measure …

This study tests a new way for parents and teachers to talk about children's mental health in kindergarten. About 200 children will take part, with some kindergartens using the new dialogue method and others using regular parent-teacher meetings. The goal is to see if this approa…

This study compares two ways of teaching parents behavior management skills—face-to-face or online—to help young children (ages 3-5) with early signs of ADHD. Researchers want to see which method works better at reducing child behavior problems and improving parenting. The goal i…

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 w…

This study gives dental providers a special workshop to improve how they interact with young children (ages 2-10) and their parents during dental visits. The training is based on a proven program for managing child behavior. Researchers want to see if the training changes how den…

This study looks at whether a program called CenteringParenting, where parents and children attend well-child visits in a group setting, can improve kindergarten readiness. Researchers will measure language skills and parenting behaviors in 1,200 low-income families. The goal is …

This study tests whether a mobile app can help parents of children aged 5-8 with disruptive behaviors. 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 pilot study tests whether giving African American children ages 2-4 special books about self-esteem during regular doctor visits can improve their behavior and early reading skills. About 134 children and their parents will take part. The goal is to see if this simple, clini…

This study looks at whether a parenting program delivered over Zoom works as well as the same program delivered in person. About 357 parents of babies aged 6-12 months who are involved with child welfare will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: in-home coaching, video co…