Child Psychology Archive

Anna Sosa, Northern Arizona University – Traditional vs Electronic Toys

Should infants be learning language from electronic toys? Anna Sosa, professor of communication sciences and disorders

Nicole Gardner-Neblett, University of North Carolina – Storytelling and African-American Children

Can telling stories help improve literacy? Nicole Gardner-Neblett, research assistant professor in the department of psychology

Darcia Narvaez, University of Notre Dame – Companionship Care

Do we need to be social right after our birth? Darcia Narvaez, professor of psychology at

Tracy Alloway, UNF – Lying Kids

If your kids are lying to you, it might be an indicator of intelligence! Tracy Alloway,

Michael Kofler, FSU – Insights into ADHD

We’re learning more about ADHD. Michael Kofler, a psychologist at Florida State University,Ā presents new research on

Lisa Dinella, Monmouth University – Gendered Toys

Growing up, did you play with girls’ toys or boys’ toys? Lisa Dinella, a psychologist at

Sandee McClowry, NYU – Insights in Early Education

Shy, grumpy, social, hard-working — itā€™s not about changing childrenā€™s personalities.Ā This is especially important in the

Lisa Huisman Koops, Case Western Reserve University – Mobile Music Making

Car rides might be the optimal time to engage children musically. Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops, associate

Jodie Plumert, University of Iowa – Understanding Safety

How a child learns about the concept of safety depends greatly on the conversations they have

Anne Warlaumont, UC Merced – Positive Feedback Loop

Studying the communicative relationship that parents share with their children is a great way to understand