Child Psychology Archive

Rachel Leshin, New York University – We Can Reduce Bias in Children – If It’s Causes are Explained

On New York University Week: Reducing bias in children is possible, if the causes are explained.

Ben Cotterill, Clemson University – Children’s Eyewitness Testimony

Can a child be a reliable eyewitness? Ben Cotterill, lecturer in forensic psychology at Clemson University,

Mary Carskadon, Brown University – Adolescence, Sleep, and School

On Brown University Week:  The last thing a kid wants to do is wake up for

Karen Brakke, Spelman College – Development of Coordinated Skill in Toddlers

On Spelman College Week:  No parent likes a toddler with a drum set. Karen Brakke, full

Felipa Chavez, Florida Institute of Technology – Anxiety in Children

The rise of social media can leave kids anxious. Felipa Chavez, assistant professor of psychology at

Rong Fu, Siena College – Childhood Trauma and Late-Life Cognitive Functioning

The early death of a parent can have long-lasting effects on a person. Rong Fu, assistant

Richard Allen, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Training Foster Parents in Positive Behavior Support

On Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Week: Foster parents are always needed. Richard Allen, assistant professor

Scott Allison, University of Richmond – Mothers as Heroes

Need to find a hero?  Looks to moms. Scott Allison, professor of psychology at the University

Celia Williamson, University of Toledo – Social Media and Sex Trafficking

On University of Toledo Week: How do you keep teens safe against predators online? Celia Williamson,

Yolanda Leyva, University of Texas at El Paso – Uncaged Art Provides a Voice to Detained Migrant Children

On University of Texas at El Paso Week: We’ve seen the effects of family separation at