Early Social Development Lab

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When asked what their favorite part about coming to the Early Social Development Lab was, one parent said about her child, "Watching how she responded to others’ emotions”

Come in for a play session at the Early Social Development Lab! Fun for you and fun for your child!

Of their visit, one parent said their favorite part was "watching [my child] open up to [the researchers]. He was very unsure at first, but was comfortable at the end.”

Come in for a play session at the Early Social Development Lab, it's fun for you and for your child!

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It's only natural that a parent would like to see their child acclimate and adjust to new environments right before their eyes. Here is what some parents said about watching their child learn and grow in the Early Social Development Lab:

-“It was really interesting getting to see my child acclimate to the new environment and I had a lot of fun watching her enjoy herself while playing with the researchers.”

-“[I enjoyed] watching him interact with strangers and helping at times. [I also enjoyed] seeing him do things with others comfortably.”