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New Report Outlines Best Practices for Parents and Educators in the Digital Age

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Dr. Barr & Effective Media Use

Dr. Barr & Effective Media Use

View this webinar presented by Dr. Barr on how best to support your child's digital play ...
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Forty Years of Innovation

Forty Years of Innovation

How far has science and the field of infant development come in the last 40 years? Check out ELP director Dr. Rachel Barr’s take on it ...
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Screen Time Is Good for Kids-If There's a Human on the Other End

Screen Time Is Good for Kids-If There’s a Human on the Other End

Catch Dr. Barr's tips on using screen media with young children and how best to video chat with your child ...
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Q&A with Dr. Barr

Q&A with Dr. Barr

Child Trends interviewed Dr. Barr to learn more about the studies being done by the ELP to learn more about cognitive flexibility in monolingual and bilingual children. This video details ...
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