Abstract
ObjectiveTo examine caregiving predictors of maternal reported sleep problems and child behavioral and cognitive outcomes in early childhood. DesignA prospective longitudinal study from 6 to 84 months of age. SettingLab visits, assessments, and questionnaires conducted with a community-based sample. ParticipantsOne hundred sixty-four African American and White children, their mothers, and teachers. MeasurementParenting behavior was measured during a free-play task at 6 months of age, maternal-report of child sleep problems was completed at 6 timepoints, and teacher report of child aggression and attention was collected in kindergarten and second grade. ResultsLatent growth curve modeling revealed that maternal reported sleep problems decreased in children from 18 to 84 months and harsh-intrusive parenting at 6 months predicted sleep problems at 18 months. Maternal reported sleep problems at 18 months predicted aggressive behaviors in kindergarten and second grade. ConclusionParenting at 6 months of age exerts an influence on sleep quality at 18 months which is associated with aggressive behavior in early childhood.
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