Child and youth development

For millions of Americans on Medicaid, turning 19 can mean losing health coverage Teenage patient sits with medical professional

For millions of Americans on Medicaid, turning 19 can mean losing health coverage

A new UChicago-led study reveals a sharp spike in disenrollments, leaving young people with complex medical needs especially vulnerable

Amanda Woodward reappointed as dean of the Division of the Social Sciences Amanda Woodward

Amanda Woodward reappointed as dean of the Division of the Social Sciences

If parents believe they can boost child development, they can change their kids’ outcomes Mother teaching daughter

If parents believe they can boost child development, they can change their kids’ outcomes

Support can boost belief and outcomes, UChicago study finds

When do children begin to recognize hypocrisy? Child hypocrisy candy

When do children begin to recognize hypocrisy?

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Christina Scanlon

Title: Executive Director, Development-in-Sociocultural-Context (DISC) Research Lab; Research Associate, Crown Family School

Expertise: Child and youth development, Developmental psychology, Education, Mental health

Departmental website: https://crownschool.uchicago.edu/directory/christina-l-scanlon

Development-in-Sociocultural-Context Research Lab: https://disclab.uchicago.edu/

Deborah Gorman-Smith

Deborah Gorman-Smith

Title: Dean of the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice; Emily Klein Gidwitz Professor

Expertise: Child and youth development, Violence

Departmental website: https://crownschool.uchicago.edu/crownscholars/d-gsmith