Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Prevention of Attachment Insecurity, Physiological Dysregulation, and Child Behavior Problems
Hands and Hearts Together
Co-PIs: Susan S. Woodhouse (Lehigh University) &
Jude Cassidy (University of Maryland, College Park)
Brief statement
Dates: 07/01/2022-06/30/2027
Name of Project: Hands and Hearts Together
Official Study Title: Prevention of Attachment Insecurity, Physiological Dysregulation, and Child Behavior Problems
1R01HD105676-01A1
Funding Source: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development
(NIH, NICHD)
Woodhouse Article Top-Cited in Child Development
Susan Woodhouse, Ph.D., penned a top-cited article in Child Development, which is one of the top journals in developmental psychology, for 2020-2021.
When caring for infants, ‘good enough’ parenting is indeed good enough
Tending to and having a firm understanding of an infant’s needs may come naturally to some parents, but for others it can pose a constant challenge. Whether you’re striving for perfection or fear you’re not a strong enough caregiver, it turns out that doing a “good enough” job of parenting can still leave a positive imprint on a child. Lehigh University researcher Susan S. Woodhouse says caregivers only need to “get it right” 50 percent of the time when responding to a baby’s need for attachment.
Dominique Levert, School Psychology doctoral student, Awarded Early Care and Education Research Scholar: Head Start Dissertation Grant
Dominique Levert was awarded the Early Care and Education Research Scholar: Head Start Dissertation grant. Levert’s project is entitled "Ensuring Young Children Have a Head Start: Transition Practices that Link Early Childhood Education Settings." The two-year, $50,000 project focuses on ensuring a smooth transition into preschool, as adjustment challenges can cause a negative experience, making children less likely to be responsive to later schooling. Levert will be mentored by her advisor, Dr.
Dr. Susan Woodhouse
