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How activity during pregnancy could impact infant motor development In the 2021 study, “Maternal Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity across Pregnancy and Early Childhood Motor Development,” Jones et al. aimed to determine whether a mother’s physical activity levels during pregnancy could predict more advanced motor skills during early childhood. The study...

We are starting a new series on our blog where we highlight projects being run by our lab members! One of our graduate students, Darcy Smith, is kicking us off with her research on the ways income and socioeconomic status could affect infant development. Check it out!

Current Project Spotlight: Darcy Smith One of our graduate students, Darcy Smith, is currently investigating the impact of family education and income on infant motor development. Her previous research found socioeconomic status affects fine motor skills (small muscle movements, like picking up a toy) and perception-action skills (integr...