parenting interventions

  • How Do Parental Attitudes Towards Sugary Beverages Affect Childhood Obesity?

    How Do Parental Attitudes Towards Sugary Beverages Affect Childhood Obesity?

    Childhood obesity is an issue in the United States. According to the CDC, nearly 1 in 5 school-age children and young people (ages 6 to 19) in the U.S. experienced obesity from 2015–2016. Policymakers have experimented with several policies to prevent obesity in childhood, ranging from school nutrition and fitness…

  • Changing Parental Behavior One Nudge at a Time

    Changing Parental Behavior One Nudge at a Time

    University of Chicago Developmental Psychologist Ariel Kalil discusses the use of behavioral economics in parenting interventions, research on preschool, and challenges in the field of early childhood education.