Infant Visual Cognition Lab

Interesting new research on the benefits of "risky play" for child development. Check it out:

Why kids need to take more risks: science reveals the benefits of wild, free play Studies reveal how risky play can benefit child development. But encouraging it can be a challenge for parents.

Here is a blog hosted by the International Congress on Infant Studies (ICIS). Check out the latest info on the impact of COVID on infants!

The Impact of COVID-19 on Infancy - The International Congress of Infant Studies We are soon approaching the 3-year anniversary of the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Since its inception, the pandemic is responsible for 600 million cases and over 6 million deaths worldwide. It has also seriously impacted economic, social, and educational institutions all over the world. A...

Exciting news! We are launching a new online study in collaboration with Florida International University, so be on the lookout for your invitation. This study examines the development of multimodal attention in 18-month-olds, or the ability to link sights (e.g., a face) with the sounds they produce (e.g., speech).

Here is another great resource for kids. Never to early to teach scientific literacy!

The Nobel Collection Humans are highly curious – we are eager to understand ourselves and the world around us, and we love the feeling of discovering something new. Some people choose to become scientists and devote their lives to exploring and understanding the laws of nature and life itself. A scientific understandi...

Parents are you looking for some educational entertainment for your older kids? Radio Lab has curated a podcast of their content that is perfect for kids. Check it out here

Radiolab for Kids: Episodes | WNYC Studios | Podcasts Kid-friendly stories curated by Radiolab. All in one bingeable spot!

Interested in learning about stress and coping with your kids? The Society of Research in Child Developing is hosing another live webinar. Check it out!

5/8 Virtual Event: At Home with the Child Experts: The Science of Stress and Coping During COVID-19

Interested in participating in online research? Check out these resources from developmental researchers across the world!

Online BabyLab The Online BabyLab brings research and science to your home. Our research focuses on how babies lear

Congratulations Amanda on your successful master's thesis defense!

Parents, are you concerned about the effects of extra screen time during the pandemic? The Society of Research in Child Development is hosting an open online forum with leading child development experts. Details below!

4/24 Virtual Event: At Home with the Child Experts: The Science of Screen Time During COVID-19

Preterm Infant Attention

Preterm Infant Attention How does prematurity affect developing visual senses? All other senses are relatively well-developed at birth, even when birth comes unexpectedly early. Vision, however, is unique. Since visual development starts the moment of birth, preterm infants actually have more visual experience than their fu...