Featured Publications
Early emergence of racial and ethnic differences in sleep health among toddlers living in low-income families
Ordway M, Sadler L, Jeon S, Pierre J, Canapari C, Redeker N. Early emergence of racial and ethnic differences in sleep health among toddlers living in low-income families. Sleep Health 2023, 9: 389-397. PMID: 37453903, PMCID: PMC10517059, DOI: 10.1016/j.sleh.2023.02.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAverage sleep durationSleep healthGroup differencesEthnic differencesBrief Infant Sleep QuestionnaireAge-based recommendationsSleep health disparitiesInfant Sleep QuestionnaireLow-income familiesMonths of ageChildren's sleep healthSleep QuestionnaireSleep durationLarge effect sizesSleep diaryBedtime variabilityActigraph dataHealth disparitiesEarlier bedtimesSociodemographic variablesSocioeconomic differencesMarital statusBedtimeEarly childhoodYoung children
2023
Participation in an Attachment-Based Home Visiting Program Is Associated with Lower Child Salivary C-Reactive Protein Levels at Follow-Up
Tobón A, Condon E, Slade A, Holland M, Mayes L, Sadler L. Participation in an Attachment-Based Home Visiting Program Is Associated with Lower Child Salivary C-Reactive Protein Levels at Follow-Up. Journal Of Developmental And Behavioral Pediatrics 2023, 44: e292-e299. PMID: 37126599, PMCID: PMC10353420, DOI: 10.1097/dbp.0000000000001180.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSalivary inflammatory biomarkersInflammatory biomarkersEarly childhood adversityC-reactive protein levelsChildhood adversitySalivary cytokine levelsEarly adversityMaternal-child dyadsHome Visiting ProgramSalivary CRP levelsMother-infant dyadsBlack/African AmericanHispanics/LatinosRCT completionCRP levelsCytokine levelsFollow-upSalivary specimensVisiting ProgramEarly interventionNegative psychosocial outcomesPsychosocial outcomesLong-term biological effectsProtein levelsMtb
2010
Depression among adolescent mothers enrolled in a high school parenting program.
Meadows-Oliver M, Sadler LS. Depression among adolescent mothers enrolled in a high school parenting program. Journal Of Psychosocial Nursing And Mental Health Services 2010, 48: 34-41. PMID: 20873701, PMCID: PMC3710716, DOI: 10.3928/02793695-20100831-04.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Developmental Status of Children of Teen Mothers: Contrasting Objective Assessments With Maternal Reports
Ryan-Krause P, Meadows-Oliver M, Sadler L, Swartz MK. Developmental Status of Children of Teen Mothers: Contrasting Objective Assessments With Maternal Reports. Journal Of Pediatric Health Care 2008, 23: 303-309. PMID: 19720265, PMCID: PMC3561665, DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2008.09.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChild developmentSubjective perceptionDevelopment reinforceGroup mean scoresInfant developmentTeen mothersMaternal reportsBayley ScalesIndividual childrenDevelopmental assessmentAdolescent mothersDevelopmental statusUrban high schoolStages QuestionnaireBSIDVolunteer sampleChildrenHigh schoolDevelopmental delayDifferent domainsCommunity settingsMother/child pairsPercent of mothersChild pairsMean score
2007
Programs for parents of infants and toddlers: recent evidence from randomized trials
Olds DL, Sadler L, Kitzman H. Programs for parents of infants and toddlers: recent evidence from randomized trials. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2007, 48: 355-391. PMID: 17355402, DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.2006.01702.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChild AbuseChild Behavior DisordersChild, PreschoolCommunity Health NursingDevelopmental DisabilitiesEarly Intervention, EducationalEducationFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansInfantInfant, NewbornInformation DisseminationParent-Child RelationsPovertyPregnancyProgram EvaluationPsychosocial DeprivationRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicResearch DesignRisk FactorsSelf-Help GroupsSocial WelfareUnited StatesConceptsRandomized trialsParents of infantsYoung childrenPublic health relevancePregnant womenNurse homeChild healthEvidence-based parenting programsCommunity settingsProgram feasibilityPractice settingsHealth relevanceDissemination studiesDifferent populationsPractice recommendationsIntervention developmentInterventionRecent evidenceTrialsLife course trajectoriesBehavioral changesRisk parentsParenting ProgramHealthSuch programsPromising Outcomes in Teen Mothers Enrolled in a School‐Based Parent Support Program and Child Care Center
Sadler LS, Swartz MK, Ryan‐Krause P, Seitz V, Meadows‐Oliver M, Grey M, Clemmens DA. Promising Outcomes in Teen Mothers Enrolled in a School‐Based Parent Support Program and Child Care Center. Journal Of School Health 2007, 77: 121-130. PMID: 17302854, DOI: 10.1111/j.1746-1561.2007.00181.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentChild Day Care CentersChild DevelopmentChild, PreschoolConnecticutFamily CharacteristicsFemaleHumansInfantMaleMother-Child RelationsMothersOutcome Assessment, Health CareParentingPilot ProjectsPregnancyPregnancy in AdolescenceProgram EvaluationSchool Health ServicesSocial SupportConceptsParent support programChild care centersEducational outcomesSupport programsUrban high schoolSelf-perceived parental competenceChild care settingsRapid subsequent pregnancyHigh schoolTeaching interactionsTeen mothersObservation measuresChild developmental assessmentSchoolsCare centerSafe environmentParental competenceChild outcomesMean scoreMaternal characteristicsCompetenceHealth outcomesDevelopmental assessmentProgramSupport networks
2005
Minding the Baby
Slade A, Sadler L, De Dios-Kenn C, Webb D, Currier-Ezepchick J, Mayes L. Minding the Baby. The Psychoanalytic Study Of The Child 2005, 60: 74-100. PMID: 16649676, DOI: 10.1080/00797308.2005.11800747.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Parental competence among African American adolescent mothers and grandmothers
Sadler L, Anderson S, Sabatelli R. Parental competence among African American adolescent mothers and grandmothers. Journal Of Pediatric Nursing 2001, 16: 217-233. PMID: 11498815, DOI: 10.1053/jpdn.2001.25532.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAnalysis of VarianceAttitude to HealthBlack or African AmericanFamilyFemaleHumansInfantLife Change EventsModels, PsychologicalMother-Child RelationsMothersNursing Methodology ResearchParentingPsychology, AdolescentPsychology, ChildRegression AnalysisSelf ConceptSocial SupportStress, PsychologicalSurveys and QuestionnairesTemperamentUrban HealthConceptsParental competenceAfrican American adolescent mothersAdolescent mothersUrban African American mothersCombined regression equationBelsky's DeterminantsPersonal resourcesInfant temperamentAfrican American mothersContextual sourcesMultiple regression analysisAge 4Infants ages 4MasteryAmerican mothersInfluence of grandmothersCompetenceEffects of an Urban High School‐Based Child Care Center on Self‐Selected Adolescent Parents and Their Children
Williams E, Sadler L. Effects of an Urban High School‐Based Child Care Center on Self‐Selected Adolescent Parents and Their Children. Journal Of School Health 2001, 71: 47-52. PMID: 11247378, DOI: 10.1111/j.1746-1561.2001.tb06489.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCare centerMean ageChild care centersRetrospective record reviewPercent of childrenSocial support servicesHealth visitsRecord reviewAdolescent parentsMost parentsChildrenAfrican AmericansTeen parentsPeriod of studyAgeSupport servicesChild careParentsImmunizationCenterChildbirthAlternative sitesVisitsCareMonths
1983
The adolescent parent A dual developmental crisis
Sadler L, Catrone C. The adolescent parent A dual developmental crisis. Journal Of Adolescent Health 1983, 4: 100-105. PMID: 6863104, DOI: 10.1016/s0197-0070(83)80027-8.Peer-Reviewed Original Research