Executive Function

This study shows mothers in the United Kingdom who reported clinically significant depressive symptoms throughout pregnancy, infancy, and toddlerhood had children who performed worst on measures of inhibition during the elementary school years. Inhibition is a key executive function that supports self-regulation, such as emotion regulation and impulse control.

This published study of PACT Study data collected from Davis families between 2016 and 2019 shows that preschool-age children who are racial-ethnic minorities or non-Hispanic White differ most in internalizing problems, such as anxiety and social withdrawal, among those with low self-regulation.

Emotional distress experienced by mothers increases young children’s risk of externalizing problems through suboptimal parenting and child self-regulation.

Your 1.5- to 5-year-old Child Developmental Milestones

Brochure from Children Without a Voice (CWAV) USA, a grass roots 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated and determined in fighting crimes, child abuse and neglect in America through education and advocacy.

The DESC Lab seeks to understand how children develop self-control and how it impacts their family relationships and school readiness. Our work can clarify how parents, the home, and community influence children’s self-control and well-being. Our trained research assistants strive to maintain a fun and gentle environment for children and parents who participate in our studies.