Scale Name (alpha)	Components
Non-cognitive Readiness (.835)	can’t concentrate, can’t pay attention can’t sit still, is restless or hyperactive clings to adults or is too dependent cries a lot is disobedient doesn’t get along with other children doesn’t seem to feel guilty after misbehaving has trouble getting to sleep nervous, high strung, or tense is stubborn, sullen, or irritable has sudden changes in mood or feelings has temper tantrums or a hot temper is too fearful or anxious is unhappy, sad, depressed wants a lot of attention is withdrawn, doesn’t get involved acts too young for their age
Paternal Self-Control (.842)13	often say whatever comes into head w/o thinking don’t think enough before I act often say/do things w/o considering consequences often get into trouble b/c I don’t think before I act my plans fail b/c I fail to think them through first often make up mind w/o considering the situation
Maternal Parenting Stress (.614)	being a parent is harder than I thought feel trapped by my parental responsibilities taking care of children is more work than pleasure often feel tired and worn out by raising a family

¹³Paternal self-control is a measure based on father reports collected at wave 2 (child aged one). This variable is constructed from reports of whether fathers (1) strongly agreed, (2) agreed, (3) disagreed, or (4) strongly disagreed with six questions asking about their impulsive behaviors. It is based on the Dickman impulsivity scale.