Resources

I’ve benefited deeply from the generosity of others who shared their advice, templates, and reflections online. This page is my small way of giving back — a curated collection of resources I’ve found helpful or created, aimed at supporting students, researchers, educators, families, and others interested in child development.

For Prospective PhD Students

• NextGen Psych Scholars Program (NPSP) - a peer-to-peer mentorship program I founded as a grad student that I encourage all aspiring PhD students to join!
• NPSP mentee resources hub - includes everything from example statements to interview prep
• Blog with tips and resources (PDF)

For Early Career Researchers

• NPSP mentor resources hub - includes example apps for academic and industry jobs
• Misc resources from Dr. Laurel Gabard-Durnam
• Articles and resources for adopting a strength-based approach to studying effects of adversity from the CERA network

For Educators & Policymakers

• BOLD blog on hidden strengths of children in poverty
• Infographic of children’s struggles and strengths in the context of disadvantage
• Article on the value of a strength-based approach for education and social policy
• Article on the importance of recognizing parents’ agency, adaptivity, and resourcefulness in low-socioeconomic contexts
• Latest data and trends from households with children age birth to five from the RAPID survey

For Families

• Series of articles on the science of caregiving
• PBS blog: Strategies for teaching kids self-regulation
• Sesame Street printables, videos, and more on topics important to families