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Project Summary

Early childhood learning sets the stage for growth and development across the life course. Some of children's earliest learning experiences take place in the home environment. The Parents Promoting Early Learning (PPEL) studies are longitudinal, multi-method investigations that examine how the home learning environment supports early childhood learning. Both the toddler and preschool-aged studies include observations of parent-child interactions, parent interviews and time diaries, and direct assessment of parents' and children's language, math, and behavioral skills. Through these studies, we hope to better understand how characteristics of children's daily lives and family activities in the home relate to early learning from ages 2-5.

We have 2 early learning studies available to families with two-year-old or four-year-old children.

What does the two-year-old study involve?

• 2 Zoom calls
• Two phone interviews during which we will ask you about your activities on a given day
• One online questionnaire
• A one-year follow-up study at age 3
• Compensation will be provided

What does the four-year-old study involve?

• 2 in-person visits
• Two phone interviews during which we will ask you about your activities on a given day
• One online questionnaire
• A one-year follow-up study at age 5
• Compensation will be provided

Why should I participate?

• Children have fun playing games with us, and parents can learn about their child's development
• This research will help us understand how children learn, and will add to what parents, teachers, and pediatricians already know about children's development