Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/parent-lab Critical analysis of child development and family sociology research for thinking parents © 2026 Shaoqing Tan 2dfd8248-220b-5020-8419-e73031159182 yes en Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:19:54 -0700 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:20:13 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/WqrTXmoMTG5nZ9yA4YKEznbaGOugxEMfuj4-mE4G9xg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kYmYz/NDA2ZWM2NDdlNWIw/ODZlMTdmZTEzNTIx/Y2Q3My5wbmc.jpg episodic Shaoqing Tan Critical analysis of child development and family sociology research for thinking parents Critical analysis of child development and family sociology research for thinking parents. Shaoqing Tan No No A Divorce App Cut School Absence in Half—Did It Really? full 2e27fb0a-ffd2-455c-90ca-09dca7e06b12 https://share.transistor.fm/s/875c6f2b Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:19:41 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2208 Parental divorce increases the risk of school attendance problems (SAPs). Despite this well-established risk, no prior intervention has targeted school attendance as a primary outcome in post-divorce families. Parental divorce increases the risk of school attendance problems (SAPs). Despite this well-established risk, no prior intervention has targeted school attendance as a primary outcome in post-divorce families. No The Mystery of the Missing Predictors: Why Maternal Sensitivity Changed but Almost Nothing Predicted It full f6adc526-bec0-4d01-b0ee-fe7b2317a54a https://share.transistor.fm/s/d157d8c1 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:14:33 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1929 Predictors of maternal sensitivity to their children across the first 10 years of life: a prospective population-based study. Predictors of maternal sensitivity to their children across the first 10 years of life: a prospective population-based study. No The 38 Percent Claim: Does Maternal Depression Mediate Prematurity's Developmental Risk? full 2e76e95e-7d2f-401d-ac31-fa8e7acd24d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e840b0f9 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:15:29 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2019 Abstract Aim To assess the causal pathway between preterm birth and infant neurodevelopmental delay, with maternal depression as the mediator using a counterfactual mediation framework. Abstract Aim To assess the causal pathway between preterm birth and infant neurodevelopmental delay, with maternal depression as the mediator using a counterfactual mediation framework. No The Quarter-SD "Dad Effect": Real Signal, Causal Gap full e2c8a84f-1bfb-4a89-b63d-ed301b3457e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fdca4ba Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:10:44 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2156 Associations Between Paternal Sensitivity and Cognitive and Behavioural Outcomes in Preterm Children: An Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis. Associations Between Paternal Sensitivity and Cognitive and Behavioural Outcomes in Preterm Children: An Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis. No A Little More Weight, a Lot Less Certainty: Multisensory Care for Preterm Infants full 4389bd58-18e9-45aa-88c9-fabc5a134c72 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5bb2c317 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:18:44 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2094 Multisensory stimulation for promoting development and preventing morbidity in preterm infants. Multisensory stimulation for promoting development and preventing morbidity in preterm infants. No The Youth Mental Health Crisis Is Not One Curve full 1b58c63b-db6b-44f0-97d2-aaf8d628d4ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/dde14bd6 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:11:28 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1855 Background: The treatment prevalence of mental health problems among children and adolescents has risen significantly in recent decades. It is unclear whether the increase in treatment prevalence is caused by actual increases in mental health problems or by other factors. Background: The treatment prevalence of mental health problems among children and adolescents has risen significantly in recent decades. It is unclear whether the increase in treatment prevalence is caused by actual increases in mental health problems or No The Lullaby Bundle: Did Singing and Touch Really Change Preterm Development? full 018c4bf2-43d8-4408-9f9c-95638211ad6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/b831e1ff Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:11:28 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2068 The Effect of Maternal Lullaby Singing, Affectionate Touch, and a Developmental Support Program on Comfort and Development in Premature Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial. The Effect of Maternal Lullaby Singing, Affectionate Touch, and a Developmental Support Program on Comfort and Development in Premature Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial. No Do Children Trust the Machine More Than the Adult? full 6982303b-2157-4239-8d5d-c4ac419a663d https://share.transistor.fm/s/115650f6 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:10:12 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2011 Children's selective trust in technological informants: A meta-analysis Children's selective trust in technological informants: A meta-analysis No When "Try Again" Becomes a Verdict About Who Is Smart full 6f646c84-7d99-4908-8e13-2d1b574f118e https://share.transistor.fm/s/61ffb61f Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:15:42 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1821 Stereotypes linking intellectual ability to particular social groups (e.g., boys) emerge early in childhood, constraining the aspirations of certain groups such as girls. Yet little is known about how children... Stereotypes linking intellectual ability to particular social groups (e.g., boys) emerge early in childhood, constraining the aspirations of certain groups such as girls. Yet little is known about how children... No Four Workouts, Better Sleep? What a 28-Child Autism Trial Really Shows full 7551fd49-5eda-4bc7-ab4f-67a1b0fd8bdb https://share.transistor.fm/s/33983e1d Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:08:56 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2118 ABSTRACT Sleep disturbances affect 40%-80% of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and are associated with impaired attention and daytime functioning. We conducted a preliminary randomized controlled trial to evaluate... ABSTRACT Sleep disturbances affect 40%-80% of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and are associated with impaired attention and daytime functioning. We conducted a preliminary randomized controlled trial to evaluate... No The Overprotective-Mother Brain Scan: A Real Signal Inside an Overheated Story full 57f820d7-d8bf-4146-8696-f134c80badbf https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebd02911 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:12:43 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1877 Perceived Maternal Overprotection and Amygdala Functional Connectivity in Children: Implications for Childhood Depressive Symptoms. Perceived Maternal Overprotection and Amygdala Functional Connectivity in Children: Implications for Childhood Depressive Symptoms. No Telehealth Wins for Some Military Families—But Which Part of Telehealth? full f888c36c-7bb0-46e7-a77e-928cc40762b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b78c7384 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:09:12 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2112 Who Benefits More in Group-Based and Individual Telehealth Parenting Programs: Moderators and Distal Child Outcomes among Military Families. Who Benefits More in Group-Based and Individual Telehealth Parenting Programs: Moderators and Distal Child Outcomes among Military Families. No A Feasibility Win Is Not Yet a Language Breakthrough full 4b0cb15f-0b90-420c-96cc-a721cac7310c https://share.transistor.fm/s/3449de7e Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:29:03 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1811 Abstract Background Children with Down syndrome experience significant language difficulties which impact a wide range of outcomes. Parents are well-placed to support their child's language development but evidence-based interventions are lacking. Abstract Background Children with Down syndrome experience significant language difficulties which impact a wide range of outcomes. Parents are well-placed to support their child's language development but evidence-based interventions are lacking. No When a Twin Has More Adversity: Does Childhood Trauma Cause Severe Mental Illness? full d6a1d586-9223-4a70-bd8a-dcf1874ee8d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f460b7ae Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:14:43 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1972 Adverse childhood experiences are associated with later severe mental health conditions, but the extent to which these associations reflect a causal effect of adversity rather than confounding remains unclear. Adverse childhood experiences are associated with later severe mental health conditions, but the extent to which these associations reflect a causal effect of adversity rather than confounding remains unclear. No A Trauma Signal in Pregnancy Is Not Proof of Harm to the Baby full 4917f70a-69c4-4cc6-af5a-5e70e382ad60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56c0590e Mon, 24 Aug 2026 02:10:12 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1728 Linking maternal childhood maltreatment to health-related and psychosocial risk factors during pregnancy: intergenerational implications for early child development. Linking maternal childhood maltreatment to health-related and psychosocial risk factors during pregnancy: intergenerational implications for early child development. No Reading the Baby's Mind—or Reading Too Much Into Mediation? full 9a33ebe8-2ef3-4688-922a-3269a8d7ddac https://share.transistor.fm/s/495a04c3 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 02:09:59 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2068 My baby in mind! Preliminary findings on mind-mindedness and sensitivity as mediators of child attachment security following an attachment video-feedback intervention in child protection settings My baby in mind! Preliminary findings on mind-mindedness and sensitivity as mediators of child attachment security following an attachment video-feedback intervention in child protection settings No Pregnancy Mood and the Search for the "Vulnerable Child" full dddb017a-a43f-45a9-9200-a7d1348067bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/df3a0ce3 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:11:45 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1986 Prenatal exposure to maternal depressive and anxiety symptoms may have lasting effects, such as increased internalizing and externalizing behavior during childhood. However, not all children are equally affected. Prenatal exposure to maternal depressive and anxiety symptoms may have lasting effects, such as increased internalizing and externalizing behavior during childhood. However, not all children are equally affected. No Forty-Six Thousand Mental-Health TikToks: A Map of Teen Feeds, Not a Verdict on Teen Minds full 5af7fb2d-2888-4128-bb28-70d77fa651db https://share.transistor.fm/s/df3990ec Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:10:00 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1884 This manuscript presents a content analysis of 46,071 mental health videos viewed by adolescents over a span of five years, covering mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions. This manuscript presents a content analysis of 46,071 mental health videos viewed by adolescents over a span of five years, covering mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions. No The Bilingual Reading Brain Is Not Two Monolingual Brains full 876ab23e-a212-4fac-b305-5c639e61bf07 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de30fb60 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:18:59 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2053 Learning to read reshapes both cognition and the brain. Across the world, bilingual and multilingual children face the challenge of acquiring literacy skills in one or more languages. Learning to read reshapes both cognition and the brain. Across the world, bilingual and multilingual children face the challenge of acquiring literacy skills in one or more languages. No Connected, but Not Causal: Parent–Child Bonds and Youth Sexual Risk full 2c98de73-5d2c-4b86-8087-2eb3df7394e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66a43641 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:17:15 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1840 Parent-child connectedness and its associations with sexual risk behavior and outcomes among young people: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Parent-child connectedness and its associations with sexual risk behavior and outcomes among young people: a systematic review and meta-analysis. No Talking About Yesterday, Regulating Tomorrow? full ff5108a8-9652-4caa-8ea1-52807b11754a https://share.transistor.fm/s/a31c3629 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:13:14 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1985 Abstract This study leverages a randomized clinical trial to test whether intervention-related changes in cognitive and socioemotional parenting behaviors during mother-child reminiscing support children's self-regulation (emotion regulation and executive function). Abstract This study leverages a randomized clinical trial to test whether intervention-related changes in cognitive and socioemotional parenting behaviors during mother-child reminiscing support children's self-regulation (emotion regulation and executive No The Sensory Overload Brain Scan: Replicable Signal, Small Effect, Big Headline full e00b72a4-9748-4d78-b6d3-b3c2dc6efaa2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ad2a650 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:11:17 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2090 Specific, Replicable Behavioral and Neural Correlates of Sensory Over-Responsivity in Childhood. Specific, Replicable Behavioral and Neural Correlates of Sensory Over-Responsivity in Childhood. No S-FAME: The Screen-Time Treatment Still Waiting for Its Test full 89b8080f-bcc4-48db-812c-1f0736257301 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1374372b Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:24:07 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1946 S-FAME: a low-threshold municipal social services intervention for digital media-related family difficulties in children aged 10-14 years: protocol for a randomized controlled trial. S-FAME: a low-threshold municipal social services intervention for digital media-related family difficulties in children aged 10-14 years: protocol for a randomized controlled trial. No The Nest That Echoes: What This Intergenerational Study Can—and Cannot—Show full 0ef80de8-a004-44c2-8a61-447eb62944c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/86f7b4ca Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:14:08 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1890 The human evolved developmental niche (EDN), or evolved nest, includes practices such as responsive care, self-directed play, and extensive affectionate touch, which meet the species-specific biopsychosocial needs of human infants. The human evolved developmental niche (EDN), or evolved nest, includes practices such as responsive care, self-directed play, and extensive affectionate touch, which meet the species-specific biopsychosocial needs of human infants. No Four Sessions, Two Signals: What Sweden's Immigrant Parenting Trial Really Found full bca09142-892a-49bc-a6d2-dcee0e62142e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a18cef63 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:13:43 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1968 This cluster randomized controlled trial evaluated a brief parenting program for recently settled immigrants in Sweden, focusing on improving parent–child relationships, parental efficacy in supporting schooling, resilience, optimism, societal integration. This cluster randomized controlled trial evaluated a brief parenting program for recently settled immigrants in Sweden, focusing on improving parent–child relationships, parental efficacy in supporting schooling, resilience, optimism, societal integration No The Arrow Points Both Ways: Can Gender-Liberal Children Change Their Parents in China? full f20240cd-27b0-46fd-a73e-6a8a8d66eeb0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/928bc0bb Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:13:40 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2013 Family is the primary sphere for gender socialization. However, it is usually assumed that the direction of the socialization process is downward, with parents impacting children's gender beliefs. Children's agency in shaping parental gender beliefs is examined. Family is the primary sphere for gender socialization. However, it is usually assumed that the direction of the socialization process is downward, with parents impacting children's gender beliefs. Children's agency in shaping parental gender beliefs is ex No The Praise Trap—or a Causal Story Still Missing Its Last Links? full 254180c2-e966-4dda-a12e-89caf5e24900 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0185e8a0 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:32:12 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1788 How unequal treatment in the classroom gets into children's heads. How unequal treatment in the classroom gets into children's heads. No Exposed, Uninfected—and Lost in the Meta-Analysis full 865b0313-0a18-4f51-b098-302b9178ec5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/af4fe102 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:13:08 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1928 Mother-to-child HIV exposure and its relation with neurodevelopmental disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Mother-to-child HIV exposure and its relation with neurodevelopmental disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis. No Parenting Is a Feedback Loop, Not a Lever full c423aea5-0bd4-4ca4-86a1-84946cb3c46f https://share.transistor.fm/s/31d6c490 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:18:14 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1932 Practice what we theorize: reciprocity, timing, and heterogeneity in parenting adolescents research. Practice what we theorize: reciprocity, timing, and heterogeneity in parenting adolescents research. No Why Rocks Are Pointy: Are Children Really Born Teleologists? full 2767beba-16fd-47f7-b758-878cd911c571 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f03f4c6 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:16:46 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1855 Children are said to prefer teleological (purpose-based) explanations to mechanistic (process-based) ones, even for entities that adults do not — a pattern that has been taken as evidence that children have a natural tendency toward purpose-based thinking. Children are said to prefer teleological (purpose-based) explanations to mechanistic (process-based) ones, even for entities that adults do not — a pattern that has been taken as evidence that children have a natural tendency toward purpose-based thinking No Screen Time Is a Blunt Instrument: What a 10-Year Scottish Cohort Really Found full f81ae5e5-e599-4d8a-a489-a79bb6625269 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f051c73 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:12:50 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1961 Screen Use and Emotional, Behavioral, and Social Development in Children. Screen Use and Emotional, Behavioral, and Social Development in Children. No "Everywhere" Is Doing Too Much Work: The Modest, Messy Gender Gap in Parent-Rated ADHD full 5dba8618-cbde-4404-a14b-8476ff5f7e70 https://share.transistor.fm/s/430f0601 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:12:11 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1739 Research suggests gender differences in parent-reported ADHD symptoms, but it remains unclear whether these differences vary across age group and countries. This study examined cross-national gender differences from early childhood. Research suggests gender differences in parent-reported ADHD symptoms, but it remains unclear whether these differences vary across age group and countries. This study examined cross-national gender differences from early childhood. No The Parenting Program That Changed the Home More Than the Child Test full cf0cb455-1ae9-410d-85af-0822d6ac5b4e https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ad44d38 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:13:03 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2031 Effectiveness of the Moments that Matter parenting programme on caregiving practices, family violence, mental health and early child development in Kenya. Effectiveness of the Moments that Matter parenting programme on caregiving practices, family violence, mental health and early child development in Kenya. No Mindful Parenting vs. Triple P: A Real Trial, Modest Effects, and No Winner full d335e5aa-c1ad-4fb5-a7e5-0c7244cc1698 https://share.transistor.fm/s/41671b2d Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:10:09 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2073 Randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of mindful parenting and parent management training. Randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of mindful parenting and parent management training. No The 115-Gram Gap: What Maternal Underweight Really Predicts in Japan full 85bc1da3-40fd-4537-9185-55b94fa143f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6c69101 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:17:59 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1942 Systematic review and meta-analysis of Japanese data examining associations between maternal underweight and infant/maternal health outcomes, reporting specific effect sizes and pooled estimates. Systematic review and meta-analysis of Japanese data examining associations between maternal underweight and infant/maternal health outcomes, reporting specific effect sizes and pooled estimates. No The Three-Year-Old Brain Is Not a Prenatal Verdict full 6b893460-57f4-4077-9629-42faf5a63633 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf8606d9 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:10:27 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 866 Neuroimaging and behavioral study demonstrating that brain foundations of emotional regulation are established by age 3, with evidence suggesting possible prenatal influences on this development. Neuroimaging and behavioral study demonstrating that brain foundations of emotional regulation are established by age 3, with evidence suggesting possible prenatal influences on this development. No The Califormula Question: Can Measuring the Bottle Change an Infant's Growth Curve? full 56151b23-9a13-4705-8f25-4826c14fb3de https://share.transistor.fm/s/522046e0 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:18:04 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1843 Pilot Randomised Trial of Calibrated Formula Volumes to Optimise Growth in Infants at Risk for Overweight: The Califormula Randomised Clinical Trial. Pilot Randomised Trial of Calibrated Formula Volumes to Optimise Growth in Infants at Risk for Overweight: The Califormula Randomised Clinical Trial. No Traffic Noise and Child Mental Health: A Real Signal, but a Small One full 4ac518b3-6e99-4fee-8000-0b6f2ecc763d https://share.transistor.fm/s/701a05f0 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:17:57 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2099 Residential noise exposure and children's emotional and behavioural difficulties in France: a birth cohort study. Residential noise exposure and children's emotional and behavioural difficulties in France: a birth cohort study. No Four Screen-Time Childhoods—and One Big Causal Trap full de47142e-62fc-47ca-9d2a-14ed1fbd7ee7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/529f8a2f Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:12:18 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1974 Digital technology use and associations with children's learning and social interaction: A longitudinal approach. Digital technology use and associations with children's learning and social interaction: A longitudinal approach. No The Sip Is Not the Study: How Family Drinking Rituals Become Perceived Permission full 3ecb79b7-0042-4217-9aa5-a472f584b391 https://share.transistor.fm/s/51b0a9fc Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:12:02 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1740 Youth Involvement in Family Drinking and Parental Permission to Sip/Taste Alcohol: A Test of an Early Risk Pathway to Perceived Parental Approval of Underage Alcohol Use. Youth Involvement in Family Drinking and Parental Permission to Sip/Taste Alcohol: A Test of an Early Risk Pathway to Perceived Parental Approval of Underage Alcohol Use. No Sensitive to What? The Real Science—and Measurement Problem—Behind "Orchid Children" full 85d2c841-83ac-462e-8ab4-2441ba73f2ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/614094f3 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:11:58 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2064 Youth differ in how strongly they respond to environmental influences, with some individuals demonstrating greater sensitivity to both adverse and supportive contexts. Environmental sensitivity (ES) has emerged as a unifying framework... Youth differ in how strongly they respond to environmental influences, with some individuals demonstrating greater sensitivity to both adverse and supportive contexts. Environmental sensitivity (ES) has emerged as a unifying framework... No The Average Family Does Not Exist—But Personalized Parenting Science Does Not Yet Exist Either full 94a7dbf5-c979-41bc-b796-543e30665165 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57f99e22 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:09:30 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1692 Practice what we theorize: reciprocity, timing, and heterogeneity in parenting adolescents research Practice what we theorize: reciprocity, timing, and heterogeneity in parenting adolescents research No Stress Spills Over—But This Meta-Analysis Does Not Prove It Causes Marital Decline full 60dba76b-32de-435b-8e82-320e611eff1b https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f816b85 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:13:08 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1913 Does parenting stress affect marital quality among parents of children with disabilities? Evidence from a meta-analysis Does parenting stress affect marital quality among parents of children with disabilities? Evidence from a meta-analysis No When "Screen Time" Stops Predicting Much full 901d2f72-bd7b-49a4-85d8-e49623856334 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d77cd3fb Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:12:42 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1976 Screen Use and Emotional, Behavioral, and Social Development in Children. Screen Use and Emotional, Behavioral, and Social Development in Children. No The Social-Media Evidence War Has an Openness Problem full 583ee0e1-6fdc-4df9-a427-fd7b3bbbe8b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65e4f803 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:21:36 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1900 The impact of social media on adolescent mental health is a topic of heated debate. In contexts such as these, where evidence is contested and policy stakes are high, research transparency matters enormously. The impact of social media on adolescent mental health is a topic of heated debate. In contexts such as these, where evidence is contested and policy stakes are high, research transparency matters enormously. No Mindfulness Versus Management? The Trial That Mostly Compared Both With Waiting full aa178fe4-cc9c-4800-a881-42bfe8cded5d https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e59130c Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:12:17 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2017 Randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of mindful parenting and parent management training Randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of mindful parenting and parent management training No Reading Minds in a Bipolar Family Context: A Signal, Not a Verdict full d3d4d6b6-985c-48f1-b9b4-1fb1dcc0f2c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/557fca62 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:14:22 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1977 Theory of mind, empathy and alexithymia in children of mothers with bipolar I disorder: A family-contextual perspective. Theory of mind, empathy and alexithymia in children of mothers with bipolar I disorder: A family-contextual perspective. No Two Dads, Adoption, and the Bullying Question: What the Quebec Study Really Shows full 19d66adc-8e79-4281-ba48-17a1d931e80d https://share.transistor.fm/s/c12eafe2 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:12:29 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1866 Peer Victimization at School in Quebec: A Comparative Study of Children Adopted by Gay Fathers, Children Adopted by Heterosexual Parents, and Non-Adopted Children Peer Victimization at School in Quebec: A Comparative Study of Children Adopted by Gay Fathers, Children Adopted by Heterosexual Parents, and Non-Adopted Children No Does Closeness Raise a Baby's "Bonding Hormone"? The Evidence Is Much Messier full f976fea1-0e4b-4ad3-9f3e-6c5268219f5e https://share.transistor.fm/s/6794cd77 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:20:52 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1946 Oxytocin has been linked to social cognitive development. Salivary oxytocin has been found to decrease from five months to seven years, coinciding with declining attention to eyes. Oxytocin is stimulated by caregiving practices involving close proximity. Oxytocin has been linked to social cognitive development. Salivary oxytocin has been found to decrease from five months to seven years, coinciding with declining attention to eyes. Oxytocin is stimulated by caregiving practices involving close proximity. No A Promising Signal, Not a Proven Shield: What the Safer Kids Trial Really Shows full d54cfc9c-92f7-4b6c-82a6-e06df00f60f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb2b1e51 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:10:04 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2016 OBJECTIVE Child abuse is associated with lifetime risks for psychiatric disorders. This study evaluated 30-month effects of Safer Kids, a parenting program designed for rapid implementation following suspected child abuse. OBJECTIVE Child abuse is associated with lifetime risks for psychiatric disorders. This study evaluated 30-month effects of Safer Kids, a parenting program designed for rapid implementation following suspected child abuse. No Four Digital Childhoods: What a 9,783-Child Study Really Says About Screens, Reading, and Friendship full 269dca1c-160d-4e44-8872-fae238140776 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d8a652b Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:11:41 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1746 Digital technology use and associations with children's learning and social interaction: A longitudinal approach Digital technology use and associations with children's learning and social interaction: A longitudinal approach No The Child Looks Fine. The Birth Still Feels Dangerous full 3da553c8-f8b9-43c2-94cd-c9a236aadea5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc3f0ee3 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:10:58 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1819 High levels of parenting stress and trauma despite age-appropriate developmental outcomes following perinatal asphyxia: a cross-sectional observational study. High levels of parenting stress and trauma despite age-appropriate developmental outcomes following perinatal asphyxia: a cross-sectional observational study. No The Same Preschooler, Two Different Scores full 81a2160c-4635-4d37-958c-5a9d4a2defe1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/851b017d Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:12:59 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1898 Measuring preschoolers' executive function through performance-based measures and parent reports: A longitudinal study. Measuring preschoolers' executive function through performance-based measures and parent reports: A longitudinal study. No Did a Child-Focused Divorce App Really Reduce Parental Conflict? full 2a44f6ba-7cbd-45d1-9af1-6c5a5a5f6eb7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/87d81c9c Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:11:03 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2225 Reducing postdivorce conflict through a child-oriented digital intervention: A randomized controlled trial of SES NXT Reducing postdivorce conflict through a child-oriented digital intervention: A randomized controlled trial of SES NXT No Traffic Noise and Children's Mental Health: A Real Signal, but a Small One full b5c5c1cb-a223-4808-89d0-0515308ba92b https://share.transistor.fm/s/92f16c18 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:12:58 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1934 Residential noise exposure and children's emotional and behavioural difficulties in France: a birth cohort study. Residential noise exposure and children's emotional and behavioural difficulties in France: a birth cohort study. No The Marriage–Stress Loop: A Real Association, Not a One-Way Verdict full cb096cf5-a103-4474-9c14-fbe7640332d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de4e32cf Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:11:23 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1943 Does parenting stress affect marital quality among parents of children with disabilities? Evidence from a meta-analysis. Does parenting stress affect marital quality among parents of children with disabilities? Evidence from a meta-analysis. No The Teen Well-Being Drop: Real Trend, Small Average, Very Different Lives full dd047a77-9d9b-4858-95bc-471c49a02c10 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa680b3d Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:15:15 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1855 In this meta-analytic review, we examine the development of well-being during adolescence by synthesizing mean-level changes and rank-order stability in longitudinal studies. We conceptualize well-being as a multidimensional construct that... In this meta-analytic review, we examine the development of well-being during adolescence by synthesizing mean-level changes and rank-order stability in longitudinal studies. We conceptualize well-being as a multidimensional construct that... No Mindfulness Versus Management? What Hong Kong's Parenting Trial Can—and Cannot—Tell Us full 76f1aa85-093b-4049-a72c-f57ce4e2ed94 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed78d43f Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:13:08 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2287 Randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of mindful parenting and parent management training Randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of mindful parenting and parent management training No The Eight-Hundredths Effect: Does Child-Directed Math Build Executive Function in Pre-K? full 83fa98ee-d6a5-4e84-b9c9-a749181e442c https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c15f226 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:20:20 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2185 Associations between prekindergarten instructional activities and the development of executive function skills Associations between prekindergarten instructional activities and the development of executive function skills No Anger at Home, Cortisol at Preschool: A Signal, Not a Verdict full e28c1e5c-eb96-4344-a6dc-01d6751cb766 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7c5fb1b Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:14:17 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1849 Abstract Objective The present study examined links between parent anger and levels of the stress hormone cortisol for children attending Head Start preschool. Background Effects of economic hardship can be transmitted through parental anger to children's stress biology. Abstract Objective The present study examined links between parent anger and levels of the stress hormone cortisol for children attending Head Start preschool. Background Effects of economic hardship can be transmitted through parental anger to children's No Caregiver Therapy—or a Patch for the System? full 92e0ee62-3aaf-4fcf-a7af-6580300b9b20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d34c7b8 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:37:46 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1860 Caregivers of Autistic children commonly report reduced mental health and wellbeing in comparison to caregivers of non-autistic children. Extensive research has demonstrated that psychological interventions improve caregiver mental health. This episode explores an umbrella review of mental health supports for caregivers of autistic children. Caregivers of Autistic children commonly report reduced mental health and wellbeing in comparison to caregivers of non-autistic children. Extensive research has demonstrated that psychological interventions improve caregiver mental health. This episode ex No The Age Gap That Mostly Vanished full cfe81b6a-f07c-4ddb-8a34-d7f10c62d032 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ecbea57 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:13:02 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2202 Socioeconomic disadvantage accounts for most of the early childhood development gap among children of adolescent mothers: A cross-national analysis of 15 Latin American and Caribbean countries. Socioeconomic disadvantage accounts for most of the early childhood development gap among children of adolescent mothers: A cross-national analysis of 15 Latin American and Caribbean countries. No The 594,000-Test Pregnancy Study — and the Headline It Didn't Earn full 59ee899d-d6d1-4aa5-9a1c-b1f822b5f1c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ce75d7c Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:46:42 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2199 Exploring parental prenatal influences on child health: A multicohort study and data visualisation tool. Exploring parental prenatal influences on child health: A multicohort study and data visualisation tool. No The Two-Way Loop That Wasn't: Executive Function and Children's Social Behavior full 63b4173a-47c1-48f9-a9d2-e662364811bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/80744c46 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:46:10 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 2047 Bidirectional associations between executive function and social behavior across childhood: A registered report using a nationally representative sample Bidirectional associations between executive function and social behavior across childhood: A registered report using a nationally representative sample No Ripples Across Generations: Do Institutionalized Babies Pass Wounds to Their Children? full 3f13ce23-1640-48dd-a32a-f632030f41fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/20b88066 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:25:49 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1429 A 2026 study protocol investigating the generational impacts of parental infant institutionalization on offspring outcomes. A 2026 study protocol investigating the generational impacts of parental infant institutionalization on offspring outcomes. No Home Chaos and Kids' Behavior: What the Evidence Really Says full ff1bc199-ba40-49e4-ae1b-bd3f55ec10a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d4fd1b7 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:24:38 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1515 A 2026 systematic review examining the relationships between household chaos, parenting practices, emotion reactivity, and externalizing behaviors in children and adolescents. A 2026 systematic review examining the relationships between household chaos, parenting practices, emotion reactivity, and externalizing behaviors in children and adolescents. No Are Parents' Sensory Sensitivities Shaping How They Parent? full 0010f0fa-a18c-40ff-8962-911a2ac46f0a https://share.transistor.fm/s/37cd7754 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:11:39 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1120 A systematic review exploring how parents' own sensory processing patterns affect their parenting behaviors. Examines the relationship between parental sensory sensitivities and parenting outcomes. A systematic review exploring how parents' own sensory processing patterns affect their parenting behaviors. Examines the relationship between parental sensory sensitivities and parenting outcomes. No Not All Developmental Screens Are Created Equal full 7304bc90-863e-4213-9c07-639f431606a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dffd58cf Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:16:25 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1476 An umbrella review and meta-analysis synthesizing multiple datasets evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of screening tools used to identify developmental delay in young children. An umbrella review and meta-analysis synthesizing multiple datasets evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of screening tools used to identify developmental delay in young children. No Site Selection Matters: Evaluating Head Start With Self-Selected Sites full a116f169-6944-4c0a-90a0-8eec71085231 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8008d56 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:14:25 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1122 A quasi-experimental analysis of Head Start program data demonstrates how site opt-out mechanisms and selection methods introduce external validity bias in estimates of program effects on child outcomes. A quasi-experimental analysis of Head Start program data demonstrates how site opt-out mechanisms and selection methods introduce external validity bias in estimates of program effects on child outcomes. No Rethinking Screen Time: AAP's New Guidelines & What the Evidence Really Says full 0de33b8f-6ed2-49b0-97e1-24e7d5a09b89 https://share.transistor.fm/s/83b421e0 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:51:05 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 1125 The AAP's 2026 policy shifts from hour limits to content quality — but what does the research actually show about kids and screens? The AAP's 2026 policy shifts from hour limits to content quality — but what does the research actually show about kids and screens? No Marshmallow Myths: How a Famed Self-Control Test Was Misunderstood full 333cc279-0009-455f-9c07-12519789aa69 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5db44a7 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:49:14 -0700 Shaoqing Tan Shaoqing Tan 964 Revisiting the Marshmallow Test — a 2018 replication shows the famous willpower predictor was largely explained by socioeconomic status, not self-control. Revisiting the Marshmallow Test — a 2018 replication shows the famous willpower predictor was largely explained by socioeconomic status, not self-control. No