Georgia Tech Child Study Lab

With COVID vaccinations underway for adults, many parents have started wondering when their children will receive the vaccine. There are currently several clinical trials taking place for the COVID vaccine in children under 16 years old, including at Duke University and in the Twin Cities, and this article may be able to answer some questions you might have. Give it a read to find out more! https://kstp.com//testing-continues-for-child-cov/5999388/

Did you know that involving children in household activities can stimulate the development of their cognitive and socio-emotional skills? A study from Yale University developed a model to understand this relationship, particularly among lower-income families in Colombia, but the results can certainly be applied to most households. Give the short article below a read to find out more about this fascinating study! https://news.yale.edu//not-just-play-parent-engagement-can

With the current situation, sometimes it seems like we spend all day staring at a screen! For many of us, a break from technology is much needed, and there are plenty of ways to do that if we’re willing to get creative. This article recommends 100 different activities to do with your children that do not involve staring at a screen. No matter what you’re interested in, there is something for everyone! https://www.wsj.com//put-down-the-phone-100-non-screen-act

STEM toys are all the rage right now, but is the excitement justified? Will these toys actually prepare your child for school? This article presents an interesting take on STEM toys as well as suggestions on which type of toy may be best for your little one. Check it out and see if your child may be interested in playing with some of these toys! https://www.nytimes.com///21/parenting/stem-toys-kids.html

Hi everyone! Due to safety concerns related to the ongoing pandemic, the GT IRB and the Child Study Lab are prioritizing the safety of our staff and Atlanta area families and are thus not enrolling participants for our research study at the moment. We will keep you updated on the status of participant enrollment at the lab and inform you as soon as it is fully safe enough to resume our data collection. We look forward to scheduling research appointments again with you and your kiddos once we receive the green light to do so. Above all, we advise everyone to take precautions, and we hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during this difficult time! (Photo by Ketut Subiyanto)

This year, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee of the United States proposed a plan for the first time for infants and toddlers. These recommendations include limits on fruit juice given to children and stress the importance of breast milk for babies. Check it out to read more about the plan and see if you may find some of these recommendations helpful! https://www.cnn.com//dietary-advisory-guideline/index.html