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Sorry, Mom and Dad, Toys Cannot Supercharge Your Baby

Posted on March 1, 2019

Seth Pollak discusses the truth behind “super toys” and childhood development

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Building brains: UW researchers say early steps to improve children’s lives will help them succeed in school and life

Posted on February 26, 2019

Seth Pollak discusses the importance of reading throughout early childhood, the economic dichotomies within Wisconsin, and how poverty contributes to slower brain growth in children.

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The Long Shadow of Childhood Trauma

Posted on February 22, 2019

A new study suggests that stress experienced early in life damages the ability to assess risk, creating young adults with poor decision-making skills.

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Child Emotion Lab wants to visit your school!

Posted on February 13, 2019

The Child Emotion Lab is ready to bring science to your school or organization!  We’re excited to start visiting your schools so you can learn about emotions! Please contact Alyssa Lovely at alovely@wisc.edu if you would …

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CERL Alum Jamie Hanson named APS Rising Star

Posted on February 7, 2019

Alum Jamie Hanson (PhD, 2014; Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh), has been named 2018 Association for Psychological Science’s Rising Star.  Congratulations Jamie! To visit Jamie’s website, click here

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Warning signs of risky behaviors

Posted on December 19, 2017
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Where do children’s emotions come from?

Posted on June 1, 2017
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Seth Pollak, PhD, discusses how childhood environment can shape the human brain on “Office Hours”

Posted on December 1, 2010
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Orphanages Stunt Mental Growth, a Study Finds

Posted on December 21, 2007
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Brain Hormones Of Neglected Tots

Posted on November 25, 2005
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