Current Projects and Publications
Some Questions Our Research Explores
- How do families and communities nurture the brain development of infants and young children?
- Why do some children thrive despite adversity while other children with similar experiences face more developmental challenges?
- How do parents help their children to regulate stress?
- Can we identify patterns of brain activity that predict young children’s ability to learn, pay attention, develop social skills, and manage emotions?
Update: We are currently over the phone or on Zoom for studies (BASS and PATH). All studies are scheduled at times that are convenient for you and your child.
Currently Enrolling Participants
Behavior and Sleep Screening (BASS):
Age: 2- and 3-year-olds
Description: This study seeks to understand young children’s sleep and behavior better. During this study, a researcher will interview you over the phone regarding your child’s sleep and behavior. At the end of the study, you will receive $10 and may qualify for and be invited to participate in a larger study on children’s sleep and behavior, PATH.
Length: 30 minutes (over the phone)
Payment: You will receive $10 for participating in BASS.
Parents Advancing Toddler Health (PATH): 
Age: 2- and 3-year-olds
Description: This study seeks to determine which parent coaching programs are the most engaging and helpful for families whose toddlers have sleep and behavior problems. English and Spanish-speaking parents would receive one of three possible parent coaching programs: sleep, behavior, or safety. Over the course of a year, parents would participate in weekly video calls for the parent coaching program for two months, plus four research video calls.
Length: Weekly parent coaching program video calls for two months, plus four research video calls.
Payment: You will receive UP TO $260 for completing all parts of the study. You will also receive a free electronic tablet, free children’s books, and a free parent coaching program.
