Mott Poll Reports

National poll suggests 1 in 4 parents have threatened preschool-aged children with no Santa or gifts; more than half have used bribes.

Seven in 10 parents say they sometimes set a bad example for managing anger, 2 in 5 worry their child’s anger will cause problems.

Teen boys more likely to use supplements like protein powder, shakes or bars, every day or most days, according to parents.

1/5 of parents say shyness or social awkwardness impedes child’s efforts to make friends; 2/3 of parents want friends to come from like-minded families.

A fifth of parents say their child has been diagnosed with a hereditary condition and nearly half worry their kids might be at risk, poll suggests.

1 in 7 parents have been concerned about their child’s feet or the way they walk; just 6 in 10 are sure kids have well-fitting shoes.

1 in 5 parents give young children melatonin to help with bedtime while 1 in 3 stay in the room until their child falls asleep, poll suggests

Are parents asleep on their teens’ caffeine intake? National poll suggests some may be unaware of how much caffeine is too much for kids

Kids’ diets: Just 1 in 3 parents think the standard American diet is healthy but few try alternatives; 1 in 8 pressure kids to eat everything on their plate.

National poll: 1 in 5 parents consider if their child needs a mental health day; 1 in 4 say attendance policies are challenging for kids with medical conditions