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How storytelling boosts our executive functioning: a Q & A with Chris Wing
In this Q & A, speech-language pathologist Chris Wing, PhD '13, explains how language development is linked to attachment and emotional regulation. She also talks about encouraging children and adults to tell personal stories as a strategy to build their communication and executive functioning skills.
CEED, Department of Applied Economics win $1.4 million federal grant for study of child care assistance
A cross-disciplinary UMN research team has been awarded a major federal grant. The grant will fund a study of the effects of child care subsidy policies on families' access to high quality child care.
How to support children’s development with storytelling
Chris Wing, PhD, is a speech-language pathologist who has studied language development. She explains why telling stories about their lives helps children learn and grow in important ways. She also shares ways for caregivers and educators to encourage young storytellers' skills!