On April 16, our Professional Development Program Manager Coco McAtee appeared on Fox 4's morning news show to discuss what results of a recent study on child care might mean for your child's development. Click here to visit Fox 4 News.

A recent study claims there is a link between the amount of time a child spends in child care and future behavior problems. That may be a scary thought for parents, many of whom rely on child care so that they can work outside the home. Here's some information to help you determine what it might mean for your child's development.

Recent Study Findings

• Children who attended quality child care had more developed math and vocabulary skills
• Time spent in child care correlates to a slight increase in problem behaviors in 6th grade

Summary of study conducted by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

What Parents Can Do

• Develop your own parenting skills (see below links to Related Parenting Segments)
• Research the quality of child care options
  • Questions to ask child care professionals to help you find the best fit for your child
• Develop a relationship with your child's caregiver
• Develop a behavior approach with the caregiver
• Be respectful and consistent with child