Let's Talk Parenting Tips: Independent Play with Erin O'Connor PhD (@scientificmommy).
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GUEST INFORMATION: ERIN O CONNOR'S BIO
The Director of New York University's Early Childhood Education Program, Erin is a tenured professor and holds a Doctorate in Human Development and Psychology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, a Masters in Teaching from Fordham University, and a Masters in School Psychology from Columbia University. Erin teaches human development and education classes to pre- and in-service teachers in New York City schools. She also co-directs a community partnership working with families and caregivers.
In addition, Erin leads a research program examining relationships with mothers and teachers and the impacts of these relationships on children's development in early and middle childhood. She also conducts randomized control trials of relationship-building interventions on the language and social development of pre-kindergarten children from low-income families and neighborhoods.
Erin has published in educational and psychology journals including the American Educational Research Journal, Journal of Educational Psychology, and Journal of Applied Psychology. Her work is supported by grants from several institutions including the Institute for Education Sciences. She is a member of the American Educational Research Association, American Psychological Association, and the Society for Research in Child Development.
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GUEST INFORMATION: WAYS TO CONNECT + FOLLOW ALONG WITH ERIN
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RECOMMENDATIONS TO KEEP LEARNING ABOUT INDEPENDENT PLAY (mentioned by Erin in the episode)
- Dr. Stuart Brown's website
- Tools of the Mind website
- Books by Vivian Gussin Paley
- Bonus resource: Article on Erin's website published on May 28, 2021 - 5 Research-Backed Strategies to Encourage Independent Play
