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| Baby Ruby |
I love working with parents and babies every day! Research has taught us so much about what babies know and what babies need to grow up to lead healthy, productive lives. I think, if they could, that babies would thank us for the research that taught us about attachement, the acquisition of language, and the importance of breast feeding. These are just three subjects that have evolved since I began my career that babies would surely give thumbs up to.
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| Baby Nicollette |
Those research studies helped me create curriculum for parents and strengthen my commitment to support parents in attending to babies needs instead of worrying about "spoiling " them. To encourage parents to fill their homes with language to prepare a child for reading, and to support women through the sometimes difficult beginnings of breast feeding (and to help parents understand that breastfeeding isn't always possible). Research has improved the quality of life for babies!
I want to share a good example of research done with babies from Yale's Baby Lab. This is a wonderful piece from "60 Minutes". I think we would all agree that there is no minimal risk in this example. I do know that the babies in the research study did not sign a consent form, nor were they able to agree verbally or non verbally to participate. Parents made the decision for them. I think all of us would have done the same, if asked. Enjoy!
The link to the research as it appears in Nature Journal
Research is playing a crucial role in child development. Although the risks of exposing children to research is great, the benefits of educational, scientific, societal,medical, and behavioral research are even greater. When research involving children and these conditions are ethically sound, then the results provide valuable and credible information that supports its purpose and objectives. The Youtube piece by 60 minutes is awesome. Great Post!
ReplyDeleteKaty Awesome post!
ReplyDeleteI always tell my parents that each one of their children have their own little personalities and I wish I had this video to share when I tell them that! This piece explains a lot about children and the choices they make as it relates to early childhood. If you have any other pieces like this one please feel free to share them I would love to see it. Thanks.
Katy,
ReplyDeleteYour blog was very interesting. I always share pieces of information with my families that I find; whether it be a newspaper, online article, or something I saw on tv. Most of my families last year were new parents and leaving their children for the first time. I believe it is our (the teachers) responsibilities to keep the parents updated with all the current research and findings that out in the world.