Parents are influential in promoting children's physical activity. Yet, most research has
focused on how mothers influence children's activity, while little empirical attention has been …

A growing body of literature highlights the important role of paternal health and
socioemotional characteristics in child development, from preconception through …

In Ireland, television (TV) screen time is a highly prevalent sedentary behavior among
children aged less than five years. Little is known about the influence of parental rules and …

Unhealthy diets are detrimental to health, but home meal preparation is associated with
better diet quality. Among a sample of parents of children aged 2–12, this study aimed to 1) …

Background Oral disease is one of the most prevalent chronic health conditions affecting
children. Twice‐daily toothbrushing is recommended to promote good oral health; however …

Background Latinx youth are a population of concern, at elevated risk for chronic diseases
and with poor adherence to dietary recommendations. Objectives To examine Latinx …

Motivating children to lead a healthy and active lifestyle is a family mission and a
responsibility shared by society. This study is important in developing the family's role in …

Purpose This study aims to examine peer perceptions of a parent dining in a fast-food
restaurant with their child. Design/methodology/approach A vignette approach was used to …

Background: Some studies have reported a positive parent–child association between
physical activity (PA), but few have examined the difference in these associations …

Background In nursing research and practice, there is a paucity of information about how
fathers perceive their role in shaping their children's health behaviors. Most studies on the …