Research Briefs

This research brief provides an overview of current research on youth social media trends and well-being, parental perspectives and effective intervention strategies

This research brief highlights findings from the Parenting and Child Learning: The Role of Parental Beliefs about Child Learning and Language Development project.  This project examines the ways in which young children’s play with certain types of toys promotes learning and cognitive development.  Caregivers’ beliefs about early learning, their rationale for toy selections, and interactions with their toddlers in a play session were assessed. Results highlight the relation among parental beliefs about learning, access to quality toys and child learning.

his brief gives and overview of men who attend CCE parent education programs and provides tactic for helping to engage them.

This brief reviews recent research about the effectiveness and ethics of using spanking as a disciplinary tool for children. Also available in Spanish.

This brief describes recent research about parenting children with autism.

This brief summarizes new research that links increased shared reading time to improved child reading scores and discusses outcomes relevant to CCE parent education programs

This brief summarizes how various parenting behaviors can impact attachment styles, how those attachment styles impact development, and evidence-based practices that promote secure attachment and positive developmental outcomes.