The middle ground: supporting children’s brain development during the pandemic
In part two in a series, Alyssa Meuwissen, PhD, shares tips on supporting young children’s brain development despite lifestyle changes due to the pandemic.
Tag: parents and caregivers
Will our kids be okay? Parents’ concerns about the pandemic’s effect on children
Alyssa Meuwissen, PhD, tackles some common parental concerns about the lifestyle changes forced by COVID-19.
Parenting in a pandemic is hard; self-determination theory helps us understand why
Alyssa Meuwissen reflects on Self-Determination Theory, which has helped her make sense of her experience parenting young children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gratitude, sympathy, sharing: helping children practice prosocial skills at home
Ann Bailey, PhD, explores how parents and caregivers can help children learn prosocial skills at home using a four-step approach.
Meet Research Associate Alyssa Meuwissen
Alyssa Meuwissen, PhD, discusses reflective practice, supporting kids’ self-regulation skills, and parenting to your personality
Supporting kindergarten readiness at home
Here are some ways to support school readiness from home for families of children who will be starting kindergarten amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reflective practice in uncertain times: How you are is as important as what you do
Reflective practice reminds us to check in with ourselves both physically and mentally.
Why Mr. Rogers still matters (a lot)
Mary Harrison, Ph.D., Research Associate at CEED, shared her thoughts about why filmmakers and TV producers continue to revisit both the life and philosophy of the real Mr. Rogers and the imaginary world of characters that he created.
Supporting Preemies and Their Parents
Katee L. Spaeth discusses her perspective on Premature babies and Their Parents: Providing Information and Support to Promote Optimal Development.
Tip Sheets
A collection of resources on topics related to child development and classroom environments, these tip sheets offer useful information for those who work with young children, as well as for parents and caregivers.