Medical Xpress

Parent-focused programs fail to prevent obesity in toddlers, analysis finds

Existing approaches to behavioral programs targeted at parents with children up to age 12 months and that aim to combat childhood obesity are insufficient to improve body mass index (BMI) at ...
Medical Xpress

Parenting programs help kids, but provide insufficient support for parents, study finds

Parenting programs that address both mental health and parenting skills can improve children's development, but often fall short when it comes to offering effective mental-health support for parents, ...
University of Delaware

Demystifying Parents’ Role in the 4-H Program

A frequent source of confusion for parents regarding 4-H is recognizing the program's wide-ranging opportunities and its emphasis on experiential learning instead of just academic results. Many ...
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How parents, programs, and automakers are working together to keep teen drivers safe

Communities across the U.S. feel the tragic impact of crashes that involve teen drivers on a near-daily basis. Teen Driver Safety Week, observed October 19-25, serves as a reminder of why educating ...
U.S. News & World Report

Parent-Focused Prevention Programs For Childhood Obesity A Bust, Evidence Says

Parent-Focused Prevention Programs For Childhood Obesity A Bust, Evidence Says By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Sept. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Programs that recruit parents to help ...
Phys.org

Study says parent perceptions of school meals influence student participation in school meal programs

A new study suggests that the way parents view school meals can impact how likely their children are to participate in meal programs at school. Researcher Monica D. Zuercher, Ph.D., MS, Nutrition ...