A review of the evidence
In this section, you will learn what works and what doesn't work in the trying to help children grow into happy, healthy, productive adults, according to the very best research available.

Click on the links below to read our “plain language” summaries of the latest systematic reviews of all research studies on the topic.  Our summaries are prepared with input from experts in the field and include the authors’ descriptions of which studies were included or not and why. 

The Bottom Line, preceding each summary, provides quick access to the key findings of the review and their clinical relevance. 

 

Exercise to improve self-esteem in children and young people

Sleep disorders in children and adolescents –
How big a problem is it?

Parenting programs that work

Choosing the best day care: Research shows a private home setting may not be the best choice

Maternal health and child behaviour: The more problems moms have, the greater the risk for their kids

Teaching parenting skills to mothers can improve the long-term health of high-risk children

A review of what Interventions work to prevent mental health disorders

Therapy for depressed mothers helps ensure that babies are securely attach

Can interventions for maternal depression improve mother-infant relationships?

 

  

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