Human Research Coordination

This study aims to learn about how family stress affects sleep in caregivers and their toddlers over 2-weeks.

1. Men and women aged 18 and up who have a toddler aged 12-47 months old (1-3 years).
2. Adult participants much be the child’s primary caregiver.
3. Adult and child must not be diagnosed with a sleep disorder or use sleep medications (prescription, over-the-counter or herbal).
4. Adults must live in the same household as the toddler at least 4 nights/week.
5. Adult must not be pregnant.
6. Family must be eligible for federal funding (e.g., WIC or SNAP benefits, free lunch program).
7. Participants must be able to attend 2 study visits at UD STAR Tower or virtually on Zoom, and complete study protocol over approximately 14 days.

Complete the questionnaire at the website below to see if you are eligible to participate and set up a phone call with the study coordinator, Destiny.