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Study by Professor Finds Video Chat Helps Grandparents Maintain Relationships with Grandchildren, Diminishes Feelings of Isolation
A recent study found that video chat helped grandparents overcome social isolation during the pandemic as well as maintain a vital connection with their young grandchildren. Department of Psychology professor ...
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For Kids, How Much Screen Time Is Too Much? Why That’s the Wrong Question to Ask
Parents worried about screen time — the cumulative chunk of the day that kids spend watching television, using a smartphone or playing video games — is nothing new. For decades, ...
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New Report Outlines Best Practices for Parents and Educators in the Digital Age
In a newly published, extensive research review, developmental psychologists Rachel Barr and Heather Kirkorian provide recommendations for how parents and educators can reap the benefits of digital media while mitigating ...
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Bluey teaches children and parents alike about how play supports creativity – and other life lessons
Doug Piper is co-author of a new paper exploring how Australian animated show "Bluey" exemplifies that children learn through play ...
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When a Toddler Plays with Blocks, Are They Preparing for the Future? A Team of Georgetown Researchers Says Yes
Robert Cortes (C’18, G’23) is the lead author of a new paper exploring the relationship between early childhood motor skills and adolescent reasoning. Published in Developmental Psychology, a journal of ...
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Understanding How Digital Media Affects Child Development
Technology and digital media have become ubiquitous parts of our daily lives. Screen time among children and adolescents was high before COVID-19 emerged, and it has further risen during the ...
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Mapping Georgetown: More Than a Little Inspiration, GU’s ELP
The Georgetowner recently featured the ELP and one of our Research Assistants, Charisma Washington! Check out the article by clicking the "read more" link below ...
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Winni Zheng – Royden B. Davis Fellow
"The Davis Fellowship allowed me to not only work in person, but to grow closer to Professor Barr over the summer. I was able to come into the lab every ...
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Science-backed memory making
Find out how to make sure your child creates lasting memories from Dr. Rachel Barr's science-backed tips ...
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Screen Time During COVID-19
Watch Dr. Rachel Barr and other screen time experts on how best to cope with screens during an unprecedented time ...
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