Family & Child Development Lab at the University of Missouri

01/20/2025

The MU Family & Child Development Lab (directed by Dr. Ashley Groh, Ph.D.) is recruiting women (18 yrs+) planning to start work in a childcare setting or as a babysitter/nanny for the first time to participate in a study on the impact of childrearing on the brain. Participation includes online questionnaires (1 hour) and lab visits at 3 time points over the course of a year. During 1- to 2-hour lab visits, participants' brain activity will be monitored in response to infant expressions. COVID-19 safety precautions are taken for lab visits. Participants receive $50 after completing each time point (3 total) and an additional $50 after completing all time points for a total of $200. To participate, you can email us at [email protected] or fill out this form: https://familyandchilddevelopmentlabmizzou.weebly.com/participate-in-a-study-women-working-in-child-care.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawH7aQxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHR2zf0JgwrlmBcgGWpghzUfwfjuGqthFHnh0ptoXcAdq6iRLF3F6rcGl8Q_aem_Bz1qdIqpjVQpbvr-6rdQCA
You can also message us on Facebook with any questions! 🙂

06/03/2024

LAST CALL: Seeking First-Time Expecting Mothers for Research Study with $350 compensation – Recruiting until August!

More Information Here: https://familyandchilddevelopmentlabmizzou.weebly.com/participate-in-a-study-mothers.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2UENDT05UbNKDgRIwKQOPLLnIh4QQuGNqtlZOX4WzS9gkc1cRUy6pvfJA_aem_ARXnuVaeeamVm5vp663XQPYYCd_X7f6-pY7flBDls7Xi7A2WSFCQwY7aD-tfvOBK-e97Lg7bSlg_VJey9wQkNupz

04/18/2024

Come check out all the amazing deals at Just Between Friends of Columbia, MO for everything maternity, baby clothes, toys, strollers and more! We hope to see you here! 😄

04/06/2024

Come join us at the Columbia Farmers Market today (open until 12PM) to see all your favorite vendors and support local businesses! We hope to see you there! 😄

12/04/2023

Seeking First-Time Expecting Mothers for Research Study with $350 compensation!

More Information Here: http://familyandchilddevelopmentlabmizzou.weebly.com/participate-in-a-study-mothers.html

Welcome to the Family and Child Development Laboratory, under the direction of Ashley M. Groh, Ph.D. Our lab studies parent-child relationships and the long-term impact of relationships on children's development.

10/04/2023

Come join us at Just Between Friends of Columbia, MO (Columbia Sports Fieldhouse) for everything maternity, infant, and children’s clothes, toys, and more at unbeatable prices! We hope to see you here! 🙂

10/02/2023

Join us at Just Between Friends of Columbia, MO this Wednesday, October 4th-Saturday, October 7th at Columbia Sports Fieldhouse. We look forward to seeing you there! :)

08/21/2023

The MU Family & Child Development Lab (directed by Dr. Ashley Groh, Ph.D.) is recruiting women (18 yrs+) planning to start work in a child care setting or as a babysitter/nanny for the first time to participate in a study on the impact of childrearing on the brain. Participation includes online questionnaires (1 hour) and lab visits at 3 time points over the course of a year. During 1- to 2-hour lab visits, participants' brain activity will be monitored in response to infant expressions. COVID-19 safety precautions are taken for lab visits. Participants receive $50 after completing each time point (3 total) and an additional $50 after completing all time points for a total of $200. To participate, you can email us at [email protected] or fill out this form: http://familyandchilddevelopmentlabmizzou.weebly.com/participate-in-a-study-women-working-in-child-care.html You can also message us on Facebook with any questions! 🙂

Welcome to the Family and Child Development Laboratory, under the direction of Ashley M. Groh, Ph.D. Our lab studies parent-child relationships and the long-term impact of relationships on children's development.

08/02/2023

The MU Family & Child Development Lab (directed by Dr. Ashley Groh, Ph.D.) is recruiting women (18 yrs+) planning to start work in a child care setting or as a babysitter/nanny for the first time to participate in a study on the impact of childrearing on the brain. Participation includes online questionnaires (1 hour) and lab visits at 3 time points over the course of a year. During 1- to 2-hour lab visits, participants' brain activity will be monitored in response to infant expressions. COVID-19 safety precautions are taken for lab visits. Participants receive $50 after completing each time point (3 total) and an additional $50 after completing all time points for a total of $200. To participate, you can email us at [email protected] or fill out this form: http://familyandchilddevelopmentlabmizzou.weebly.com/participate-in-a-study-women-working-in-child-care.html You can also message us on Facebook with any questions! 🙂

07/29/2023

Come join us at the WIC Breastfeeding Event located at 1413 Rangeline Street, Columbia MO(Boone Electric Cooperative Building) for free giveaways, bingo rewards, and to learn more about our research. We hope to see you there!