by Rachel H. Farr, PhD As LGBTQ+ parenthood (via varied pathways) increases worldwide, parents and providers benefit from information about parenthood and early child development1,2,3,4,5: What can LGBTQ+ parents and their partners expect during the transition to...
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ICIS Webinar Recap: Cutting-Edge Approaches in Developmental EEG
Developmental electroencephalography (EEG) is a constantly evolving field with researchers actively exploring cutting-edge approaches to studying brain development. One novel approach involves looking at live, naturalistic interactions by measuring changes in an...
Report from the 2023 Founding Generation Symposium
By Vanessa LoBue (@vanessalobue) & Kiley Hamlin (@jkileyhamlin) The Founding Generation Summer Fellowship for Undergraduates aims to develop the next generation of scholars to advance innovative research on infancy and translation of research for the public good....
We need to Prioritize Maternal Mental Health to Optimize Infant Health and Wellness
by Tracey Estriplet-Adams Being a mother can be both incredibly rewarding and highly demanding. It is a stressful job, and it often leaves mothers feeling overwhelmed and anxious. With such pressure comes the need to consider how the environment in which...
Autism and Development
by Daniel Messinger and Alyssa Viggiano(Jointly authored; written from Daniel’s perspective) Autism is a common and sometimes debilitating neurodevelopmental disorder whose symptoms typically emerge in the first three years of life. By focusing on three areas of...
It’s almost time! Pack your bags, prepare your talks, and get ready to mingle at the #SRCD23 Biennial Meeting
by Nancy E. Hill, Rashmita Mistry and Gigi Luk The 41st meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) will be taking place in Salt Lake City, Utah from March 23-25! SRCD is an international, multidisciplinary, scientific association...