When children play, they can reduce sources of stress, strengthen core life skills, and build responsive relationships with caring adults - all of which are core principles of early childhood development. Watch the full video here to learn more: bit.ly/2ZcMQ7D

Looking forward to this webinar next week where we will focus on digital technology and early childhood! Registration link below :

Join us this Wednesday at 5 online: UCD Psychology University College Dublin

We are delighted to join #publichealthnurse Irish Nurses & Midwives Organisation to present research #parental #smartphone use in the presence of infants and impact of screen use #development #social #emotional #relationships #stillface Dr Claire Crowe Psychological Society of Ireland will share resources #PHN #INMO

Looking forward to sharing our research on screen use at home and childcare in early years this evening, may be of interest Early Childhood Ireland

We shared some of our past and ongoing research at the UCD Psychology Research Day 🤗 🧠 👶 ECHO Research Project Áine Ní Choisdealbha Dr Michelle Downes #ucd #researchinpsychology #ucdbabylab

Tobi from UCD Babylab presenting on the #Teddy project today Children's Research Network

Congrats Tobi!! UCD Babylab UCD Psychology

Fun to present some of our initial findings on screen use, sleep and behaviour in little ones 🧠

Thanks to the collaborative team and funders for our first dive into educational neuroscience in Ireland All-Island Educational Neuroscience University College Dublin Queen's University Belfast 🎓 Research Ireland & Dept of Taoiseach INTO (Irish National Teachers' Organisation) ,Teaching Council Education Authority

Parents of 2️⃣ year olds! Book now to join UCD Babylab for coffee and chats morning of 17th February MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland to inform our lab's research on play..I also am a parent of a 2 year old so I'm doubly looking forward to hearing parents' thoughts on play in toddlerhood:

Great opportunity for parents to inform research on the role of play in toddlerhood. #Interactive event at MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland on February 17. tinyurl.com/Play-and-Toddl… #UCDPsychStories #GetInvolved

Thank you to the busy toddler parents who took the time to contribute to UCD Babylab play research development MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland today! 🪀

What is Technoference? Find out more about Thea's research with toddlers at UCD Babylab

Happy#BrainAwarnessWeek. Nice overview of early brain development made by PhD students from UCD Babylab UCD Psychology

Come visit the UCD Babylab and explore University College Dublin campus for a fun visit with your toddler, currently recruiting 18-24 month old toddlers UCD Psychology