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1 in 4 parents say their child has a medical or behavioral health condition that requires assistance at school. Parents of a child with a medical or behavioral health condition are less confident they can help their child have a positive school year. Half of parents would like school programs to learn how to support their child's mental health.

Parents rate too much screen time/use of devices and social media as top health concerns. Moms have higher levels of concern than dads about mental health and child safety. Parents have the most questions about their child’s nutrition/physical activity.

1 in 5 parents factored in diaper costs in deciding when to start potty training. Over half of parents began potty training their child at age 2. 1 in 5 parents say their child had potty anxiety during potty training.

1 in 5 parents say they have never allowed their teen to be away from them during a vacation or trip. 2 in 3 parents are very confident their teen would follow their rules if allowed to spend time without parents while on vacation. 1 in 3 parents insist their teen interact with family members while on vacation. 

Half of parents say their child used a pacifier and one-quarter say their child sucked their thumb or fingers. 4 in 5 parents think pacifier use should stop at or before age 2, but only 3 in 5 parents think thumb-sucking should stop by that age. 1 in 11 parents feel they acted too late to stop their child’s pacifier use, compared to 1 in 6 parents for thumb-sucking.