The Parent-Child Institute (PCI)

2025

For the 2025 International Association of School Psychologists (ISPA) meeting in Coimbra, Portugal, PCI members present a symposium entitled: Fostering Children’s Mental Health through Brief Internet-Based Positive Parenting Workshops. There are four parts to the symposium: (1) The Parent Development Theory (PDT) and Related Brie Positive Parenting Workshops (Mowder, B.A., Guan, T., & Vorochenko, M., with Modha, T.), (2) Parenting Workshops: Content and Design (Guan, T., Maxwell, J., Sholomon, L., & Voronchenko, M., with Venkat, S.), (3) Examples of Two Brief Parenting Workshops: Elementary School Aged Children and Adolescents (Voronchenko, M., Etienne, M., Guan, T., Maxwell, J. & Ross, R.), and (4) Research Associated with the PDT Brief Parenting Workshops (Mowder, B.A., Etienne, M., Ross, R., Sholomon, L., Smith, W., & Voronchenko, M.)

Mowder, B.A. (2025). Successes and Challenges in Understanding and Working with Parents. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the International School Psychology Association, July, Coimbra, Portugal.

Mowder, B.A., Guan, T., & Voronchenko, M. (2025). Parenting Theory, Assessment, Programs, and Research. Research panel at the annual meeting of Pace University Office of Research and Graduate Education Conference. May, New York, New York.

2024

Mowder, B.A., Girton, A., Maxwell, J., Rachlin, A., Selko, I., & Yanez, N. (2024). Focus Group Research: Positive and Negative Parenting Behaviors. Poster for the 2024 annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Seattle.

Nicholson, A., Girton, A., & Mowder, B.A. (2024). Working With Parents Manual (WWPM): Parental Goals and Motivations. Poster for the 2024 annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Seattle.

Iacampo, A., Mowder, B.A., & Sossin, K.M. (2024). Parenting Young Children Prior to and During COVID-19: What Changed? Paper presented at the 2024 annual meeting of the International School Psychology Association, Riga, Latvia.

Girton, A. & Mowder, B.A. (2024). Factors Influencing Parenting Behaviors: Contemporary Points of View. Paper presented at the 2024 annual meeting of the International School Psychology Association, Riga, Latvia.

Mowder, B.A. (2024). Convener of Symposium: Working with Parents as a Preventive Intervention that Promotes All Children’s Mental Health at the 2024 annual meeting of the International School Psychology Association, Riga, Latvia.

Girton, A. & Mowder, B.A. (2024). Parenting: Theory, Assessment, and an Evidence-Based Parenting Program. Presentation as part of Symposium: Working with Parents as a Preventive Intervention that Promotes All Children’s Mental Health at the 2024 annual meeting of the International School Psychology Association, Riga, Latvia.

Vonronchenko, M. & Mowder, B.A. (2024). The Working With Parents Manual (WWPM). Presentation as part of Symposium: Working with Parents as a Preventive Intervention that Promotes All Children’s Mental Health at the 2024 annual meeting of the International School Psychology Association, Riga, Latvia.

Nicholson, A. & Mowder, B.A. (2024). Parent Motivations and Parenting Aspirations Associated with the WWPM. Presentation as part of Symposium: Working with Parents as a Preventive Intervention that Promotes All Children’s Mental Health at the 2024 annual meeting of the International School Psychology Association, Riga, Latvia.

Rachlin, A., Yanez, N., & Mowder, B.A. (2024). An Assessment of Positive and Negative Parenting Behaviors. Presentation as part of Symposium: Working with Parents as a Preventive Intervention that Promotes All Children’s Mental Health at the 2024 annual meeting of the International School Psychology Association, Riga, Latvia.

2022

This conference on Parenting and Psychology in the 2021–2022 Global Environment was developed as an offering by the Dyson College Center for Global Psychology-NYC and by the members of the Parent-Child Institute (PCI) at Pace University – New York City. The goal of this conference was to present contemporary parenting research with implications for research and practice in the 2021–2022 global environment. More specifically, this conference was constructed around current parenting research associated with:

1. Evidence-based parent education, interventions, and training
2. Parenting conversations (e.g., climate change, COVID, poverty, LGBTQA+ children/ parents, preventing sexual abuse), and
3. Parenting and childhood trauma (e.g., bullying, community violence, immigration, physical abuse, sexual abuse/trafficking)

This conference was held on March 11, 2022 and the full presentation can be watched online.

Mowder, B.A. (2021). Chair, Symposium: Parenting Research: Considering the Interdisciplinary Nature of Parenthood. Presentation at APA for August, 2021 annual conference.

Mowder, B.A. & Krochek, R. (2021). Parent Theory, Psychometric Assessment, and Working With Parent Manual (WWPM). Proposal accepted at APA as part of the Symposium: Parenting Research: Considering the Interdisciplinary Nature of Parenthood.

Mowder, B.A., Nerwen, R., Boyle, M., Iacampo, A., Kim, K., & Krochek, R. (2021). Working with Parents Manual (WWPM): Modified for the time of COVID-19. Poster proposal accepted to APA, Division 16 for presentation at the APA, August, 2021, annual conference.

Mowder, B.A., Krochek, R., Nerwen, R., Olszewski, L., Rubinson, F., & Asar, S. (2019). Chair of Symposium on Current Parenting Perspectives. The 14th International Conference on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. London, England, July.

Mowder, B.A. & Nerwen, R. (2019). Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Parenting Behavior Importance, and Resilience. Paper presented at the 14th International Conference on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. London, England, July.

Mowder, B.A. (2018). Parenting and mental health issues affecting children and youth. Part of a symposium presentation at the 13th International Conference on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. Kuching, Borneo, August.

Mowder, B.A., Krochek, R., & Nerwen, R. (2018). Diversity in Professionals’ Views of Parenting Behavior Importance Levels. Poster presented at the 13th International Conference on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. Kuching, Borneo, August.

Mowder, B.A. (2016). Parenting: Basic and Complex Contemporary Issues. Invited presentation at the U.N. NGO Committee on Families and Education, February, New York.

Sharkey, J.M., Sossin, K.M., & Mowder, B.A. (2016). Emotional availability, parent-role, maternal personality, and infant temperament: Factors influencing the mother/infant dyad. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the World Association of Infant Mental Health Congress. June, Prague, Czech Republic.

Mowder, B.A., Krochek, R., Olszewski, L., Blackman, A., Retan, J., & Hill, A.M. (2015). School psychologists working with parents. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, August, Toronto.

Krochek, R. & Mowder, B.A. (2014). Ethnicity and the PBIQ-R. Poster presented at the meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists. February, Washington, D.C.

Mowder, B.A. (2014). Parenting research. Presentation at the annual meeting of the National Association of Psychologists, Bhopal, India.

Mowder, B.A. (2014). Research issues. Presentation at the annual meeting of the National Association of Psychologists, Bhopal, India.

Mowder, B.A. & Krochek, R. (2014). Parent-Professional Partnerships: Ways and Means for Early Childhood Educators to Assist Parents. Presentation at the Young Child Expo Conference, Los Niños, April, New York City.

Mowder, B.A., Krochek, R., Asar, S., Blackman, A., Bogatch, A., Jeannite, S., Olszewski, L., & Zeng, T. (2014). Symposium: Current Parenting Theories, Measures, and Issues for School Psychologists. Presentation at the 2014 annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Washington, D.C.

Mowder, B.A., Krochek, R., Olszewski, L., Jeannite, S., & Zeng, T. (2014). Symposium: The Parent Development Theory and Related Research, Measures, and Contemporary Issues. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, August, Washington, D.C.

Olszewski, L., Asar, S., Bogatch, A., & Blackman, A. (2014). Measuring Screen Time: Development of the Screen Time Questionnaire. Poster accepted for the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists. February, Washington, D.C.

Krochek, R., Mowder, B.A., & Zeng, T. (2013). Parenting Behaviors and Children’s Social-Emotional and Adaptive Behavior Characteristics. Poster presented at the Division 16 of the American Psychological Association.

Mowder, B.A., Krochek, R., Asar, S., Blackman, A., Bogatch, A., Jeannite, S., Olszewski, L., & Zeng, T. (2013). Working with Parents: History, Current Theories, Psychometric Measures, and Contemporary Issues. Poster presented at the 2013 meeting of the Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) meeting held in Boston, MA.

Zeng, T., Mowder, B.A., & Krochek, R. (2013). Late Adolescents’ Perceived Parenting Behaviors, Personal Adjustment, and Emotional Symptom Characteristics. Poster presented at the Division 53 of the American Psychological Association.

Mowder, B.A. (2012). Assessing parenting: Importance in terms of child and adolescent psychopathology. Presentation at the 7th International Conference on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. University of Roehampton, England.

Mowder, B.A. (2012). Beyond bonding: What professionals can offer parents of young children. Presentation as part of a symposium at the Fall meeting of the Association for Early Childhood and Infant Psychologists. Pace University-New York City.

Mowder, B.A., Shamah, R., Zeng, T., Jeannite, S., & Olszewski, L. (2012). A comparison of parenting measures for school psychologists. Poster presented at the 2012 annual conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, Philadelphia, PA.

Shamah, R., Mowder, B.A., Zeng, T., & Asar, S. (2012). Parenting differences between a psychiatric and general sample of children. Presentation at the 7th International Conference on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. University of Roehampton, England.

Mowder, B.A., Zeng, T., & Shamah, R. (2011). Comparison of late adolescents’ and professionals’ perceptions regarding parenting. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Division 53, Washington, D.C.

Mowder, B.A., Zeng, T., Shamah, R., Jeannite, S., Cejovic, R., & Stoute, K. (2011). Late adolescents’ perceptions regarding parenting. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Division 16, Washington, D.C.

Mowder, B.A., Rubinson, F., & Yasik, A.E. (2010, February). Infant and Early Childhood Training. Poster presentation at the meeting of Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers, Orlando, Florida.

Mowder, B.A., Yasik, A.E., & Fernandez, M. (2010, February). Combined-Integrated Training in Infant and Early Childhood Psychology. Presentation at the meeting of the Consortium of Combined and Integrated Doctoral Programs in Psychology, Orlando, Florida.

Mowder, B.A. (2009, December). Parent theory: Research and evidence-based practice. Invited presentation to the New York Academy of Science, New York, New York.

Mowder, B.A. (2009, November). Parent assessment and intervention. Invited presentation to the Association of Early Childhood and Infant Psychologists, New York, New York.

Mowder, B.A., Shamah, R., & Zeng, T. (2009, August). Parenting Behaviors Associated with Children’s Developmental Levels. Poster presentation accepted for the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.

Dolin, E. (2025). Parenting Infants with Developmental Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Interfaces with Stress, Social Support, and Parenting Behaviors. Doctoral dissertation/project, Pace University-NYC.

Quintano, S. (2025). Parental Reflective Functioning, Parenting Behaviors, and Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Doctoral dissertation/project, Pace University-NYC.

Johnson, R. (2024). Ethnic Differences in Parenting Beliefs: Discipline, General Welfare and Protection, and Negative Parenting Practices. Doctoral dissertation/project, Pace University-NYC.

Nicholson, A. (2024). Motivations and Goals of Parents Participating in the Working With Parents Manual (WWPM) Pilot Study. Doctoral dissertation/project, Pace University-NYC.

Berger, N. (2024). The Effects of COVID-19 on Parenting. Doctoral dissertation/project, Pace University-NYC.

Iacampo, A. (2023). Examining parent stress and shifts in parenting values: a comparison of community samples of parents of young children before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Doctoral dissertation/project, Pace University-NYC.

Seigies, A. (2023). Parent Psychological Distress and Behavior in Relation to Child Temperament during COVID-19. Doctoral dissertation/project, Pace University-NYC.

Nerwen, R. (2020). Adverse childhood experiences, resilience, and parenting perceptions. (Doctoral Dissertation: In progress). Pace University-NYC.

Moskowitz, Yael (2020). Maternal reflective functioning and the impact on parenting stress and parenting perceptions and behaviors. Doctoral Dissertation: Pace University-NYC.

Baca, S. (2020). Parenting perceptions and beliefs and early childhood social emotional outcomes. (Doctoral Dissertation: In progress). Pace University-NYC.

Asar, S. (2018). Parenting perceptions of professionals globally. Doctoral Dissertation: Pace University-NYC.

Zeng, T. (2015). Parenting children of different ages: Comparing professional practitioners’ perceptions with those by late adolescents. Doctoral Dissertation: Pace University-NYC.

Olszewski, L. (2015). Screen time and children’s behavioral correlates. Doctoral Dissertation: Pace University-NYC.

Blackman, A. (2015). Screen time for parents and caregivers: Parental screen distraction and parenting perceptions and beliefs. Doctoral Dissertation: Pace University-NYC.

Kidkardnee, S. (2014). Examining the relationship between parenting perceptions and online gaming behaviors. Doctoral Dissertation: Pace University-NYC.

Bitter, E. (2014). Parenting perceptions and child behavioral and emotional development in an Orthodox Jewish sample. Doctoral Dissertation: Pace University-NYC.

Pinto, K. M. (2013). The relationship between 'OCEAN' personality dimensions, demographics, and online dating attitudes and behaviors. (Order No. 3570713, Pace University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, 149. (1400466009).

Mura-Sharkey, J. (2013). Emotional availability, parenting behavior perceptions, child temperament, and parent personality in mothers and their 8 – 16 month olds. Doctoral Dissertation: Pace University-New York City.

Holowitz, A. (2013). The influence of parenting behaviors on the development of adaptive behaviors in 3-5 year-old children. (Doctoral Dissertation). Pace University, New York.

Urman, A. (2012). Relationship between parenting perceptions and personality. (Order No. 3496709, Pace University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, 128. (921242300).

Perez, J. (2012). Parenting behaviors: Their relationship to children's perceived social support and academic achievement. (Order No. 3521154, Pace University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, 119. (1033589712).

Mayerfield, M. (2012). Parenting perceptions and adult attachment: An exploration of intergenerational aspects of parenting. (Order No. 3500922, Pace University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, 162. (930426286).

Ausubel, J. (2012). A study of parenting, locus of control, religiosity and gender. (Order No. 3533509, Pace University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, 99. (1197435482).

Tiwari, A. (2011). A comparison of the parenting perceptions of Indian Americans and Caucasian Americans. (Order No. 3447771, Pace University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, 160. (858614203).

Shamah, R. M. (2011). Parenting children of different ages: Adjusting child rearing practices. (Order No. 3451585, Pace University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, 181. (863211124).

Neuhaus, D. (2011). Parenting regarding children with special needs: Parental perceptions and stress. (Order No. 3451003, Pace University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, 142. (861317479).

Langley, E. D. (2011). Parenting styles and perceptions across Christian denominations. (Order No. 3467374, Pace University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, 178. (884640698).

Konstam, E. (2011). A study of parenting, religiosity, and gender. (Order No. 3446353, Pace University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, 105. (860152044).

Conway, K. E. (2011). Perceptions of parenting: A comparison of parents' and children's perceptions of the importance of parenting characteristics. (Order No. 3475817, Pace University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, 150. (892091292).

Morales, A. T. (2010). Parenting behaviors related to maternal age and ethnicity. (Order No. 3420662, Pace University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, 92. (749392553).

Resplar-Herman, M. (2009). Parenting beliefs, parental stress, and social support relationships. Doctoral Dissertation: Pace University-New York City.

Finkel, A. (2009). The relationship between ‘OCEAN’ personality domain and self perceptions of parenting behavior. Doctoral Dissertation: Pace University-New York City.

Becker, L. (2009). Parenting behavior frequency related to children’s math and English language achievement. Doctoral Dissertation: Pace University-New York City.

Krochek, R. & Mowder, B.A. (2016). The Parent Development Theory: Empirical support. Article as part of a mini-series on parenting for Perspectives in Early Childhood Psychology and Education, Vol. 1(1), 27-37.

Mowder, B.A. (2005). Parent Development Theory: Understanding parents, parenting perceptions, and parenting behaviors. Journal of Early Childhood and Infant Psychology, 1, 45-64.

Mowder, B.A., Guttman, M., Rubinson, F. & Sossin, K.M (2006). Parenting and trauma: Parents’ role perceptions and behaviors related to the 9/11 tragedy. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 15, 730-740.

Mowder, B.A. and Krochek, R. (2016). Co-Editors of the mini-series on parenting for the inaugural issue of Perspectives on Early Childhood Psychology and Education.

Mowder, B.A., Rubinson, F., & Yasik, A.E. (2009). Evidence-based practice in infant and early childhood psychology. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Publishers.

Mowder, B.A. & Shamah, R. (2011). Parent Behavior Importance Questionnaire-Revised (PBIQ-R): Scale development and psychometric characteristics. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 20 (3), 295-302.

Mowder, B.A. & Shamah, R. (2011). Test-retest reliability of the Parent Behavior Importance Questionnaire-Revised (PBIQ-R) and the Parent Behavior Frequency Questionnaire-Revised (PBFQ-R). Psychology in the Schools, 48(8), 843-854.

Mowder, B.A. & Shamah, R. (2009). Parent assessment and intervention. In B. Mowder, F. Rubinson, & A.E. Yasik (Eds.), Evidence-based practice in infant and early childhood psychology. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, Publishers.

Mowder, B.A. & Shamah, R. (2009). Family assessment and intervention. In B. Mowder, F. Rubinson, & A. E. Yasik (Eds.), Evidence-based practice in infant and early childhood psychology. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, Publishers.

Respler-Herman, M., Mowder, B. A., Yasik, A. E., & Shamah, R. (2012). Parenting beliefs, parental stress, and social support relationships. Journal of Child and Family Studies, Vol. 21 (2), 190-198.

Sperling, S. & Mowder, B.A. (2006). Parenting perceptions and behaviors: Comparing parents of typical and special needs preschoolers. Psychology in the Schools, 43, 695-700.

Widerstrom, A.H., Mowder, B.A., & Sandall, S. (1997). Infant development and risk: An introduction. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.

Widerstrom, A.H., Mowder, B.A., & Sandall, S. (1991). Newborns and infants at risk: A multidisciplinary approach to assessment and intervention. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: PrenticeHall.