Back to school: Easing the transition for children experiencing anxiety
Erikson's Center for Children and Families offers tips for parents and children. More »
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Erikson launches new children’s law and policy dual degree and specialization programs
Through a partnership with Loyola University Chicago’s Civitas ChildLaw Center, Erikson will help prepare leaders who can advocate for children and families impacted by various public policies and the legal system. More »
Early Development Initiative Receives $800,000 Investment From McCormick Foundation
Data from instrument that measures development of young children will empower communities to advocate for policies that benefit early childhood. More »
In the Digital Age, Book Empowers Adults to Better Use Technology with Young Children
Book edited by Erikson's Chip Donohue, Ph.D., provides new opportunities to empower parents and engage families with digital tools More »
Young children can learn coding concepts, Kaldor says
NBC 5 Chicago reports on summer camps that teach children coding. More »
Teachers are society’s emissaries with our children’s future, McNamee says
Gillian McNamee, Ph.D., director of teacher education, calls for well-prepared teachers of young children in an opinion piece in The Hechinger Report. More »
Integrating technology with child life helps Erikson alumni connect with children in a hospital setting
At Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, the child life team uses tablets and other digital devices to help children understand and cope with medical issues. More »
Early Math Summer Institute offers intensive exploration of making early math meaningful
More than 100 participants delve deeply into practical ways teachers can improve early math instruction. More »
Use Pokémon Go as an opportunity to model healthy media habits, Kaldor says
Tamara Kaldor, M.S., assistant director of Erikson's Technology in Early Childhood Center, shares tips with parents about the new digital craze. More »
5 Tips for Parents on Pokémon Go
Our experts in the Technology in Early Childhood Center share advice for parents looking to understand the latest digital craze — and how their children are taking part in it. More »
Retiring professor Robert Halpern, Ph.D., reflects on his research on young children and adolescents
In his 28 years at Erikson Institute, Dr. Halpern studied the role schools and services for families play in children’s learning and development. More »
Generations of graduates gather at Erikson Institute’s largest-ever alumni event
Alumni from the Classes of 1968 through 2016 came together at the home of Barbara Bowman to reflect on their experiences and celebrate Erikson’s ongoing legacy. More »
Dr. Donohue: Encourage children to engage with technology by becoming media makers
Chip Donohue, Ph.D., speaks with the Council for Professional Recognition about technology in early childhood. More »
One of Erikson Institute’s founders reflects on the legacy of a landmark early learning study
In a recent keynote discussion, Barbara Bowman talked about the long-term impact of the Perry Preschool Study and the lessons early childhood professionals continue to learn from it. More »
Town Square summit explores family child care needs and goals
Family child care providers were included as panelists and moderators. More »
Skills learned in preschool prepare children for life
Assistant Professor Amanda Moreno, Ph.D., tells Cleveland.com that certain important skills are best learned in preschool. More »
Through a new program, leaders hone knowledge of early childhood issues to influence policy
On June 10, the first Barbara Bowman Leadership Fellows will begin an eight-month program that fosters a deeper understanding of issues that impact children and families and helps them use that knowledge to impact public policy. More »
Geoffrey Nagle Honored with International Award
Erikson's president and chief executive officer is given the 2016 World Association for Infant Mental Health Sonya Bemporad Award. More »
The Atlantic features groundbreaking Erikson study
Principal Investigator Amanda Moreno, Ph.D., says her study on mindfulness could show improved academic outcomes in young children. More »
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