Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
@dlickenbrock.bsky.social
Developmental Psychologist, Professor, studying socio-emotional development of babies
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
Reminder!
We have an upcoming Special Issue at Developmental Psychology.
LOIs are due to the guest editors by November 30.
@apajournals.bsky.social
We have an upcoming Special Issue at Developmental Psychology.
LOIs are due to the guest editors by November 30.
@apajournals.bsky.social
Special Issue Call at Developmental Psychology!
From Stress to Strength: Emotion Regulation, Adaptive Development and Resilience in the Face of Adversity
Led by Assaf Oshri, Amanda Morris, Amanda Guyer
This issue explores when, how, and for whom regulatory processes promote resilience.
1/3
From Stress to Strength: Emotion Regulation, Adaptive Development and Resilience in the Face of Adversity
Led by Assaf Oshri, Amanda Morris, Amanda Guyer
This issue explores when, how, and for whom regulatory processes promote resilience.
1/3
November 5, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Reminder!
We have an upcoming Special Issue at Developmental Psychology.
LOIs are due to the guest editors by November 30.
@apajournals.bsky.social
We have an upcoming Special Issue at Developmental Psychology.
LOIs are due to the guest editors by November 30.
@apajournals.bsky.social
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
Volunteers with the LiTEArary society read to children who live in "book deserts" and bring them their own books. n.pr/47sxHCe
Volunteers foster literacy by reading to children and giving them books
Volunteers with the LiTEArary society read to children who live in "book deserts" and bring them their own books.
n.pr
October 29, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Volunteers with the LiTEArary society read to children who live in "book deserts" and bring them their own books. n.pr/47sxHCe
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
Check out recent work from UGA HDFS by lead author Cory Carvalho!
A new UGA Family and Consumer Sciences study suggests that electronic media use, especially among young girls, can increase family conflict as well as widen gaps in emotional sharing between parents and kids.
https://t.uga.edu/4ojLBx0
https://t.uga.edu/4ojLBx0
October 16, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Check out recent work from UGA HDFS by lead author Cory Carvalho!
The Department of Psychological Sciences at Western Kentucky University is hiring a chair! Spread the word! wku.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdeta...
September 30, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The Department of Psychological Sciences at Western Kentucky University is hiring a chair! Spread the word! wku.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdeta...
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
Are you applying to a PhD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology? Here is a list of mentors who are taking students. Please circulate widely (and on X) so all applicants can benefit 😀. If you are mentoring please do add your name!
#clinicalpsychology @abctnow.bsky.social
#clinicalpsychology @abctnow.bsky.social
Accepting Clinical or Counselling Psychology Grad Student?
docs.google.com
September 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Are you applying to a PhD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology? Here is a list of mentors who are taking students. Please circulate widely (and on X) so all applicants can benefit 😀. If you are mentoring please do add your name!
#clinicalpsychology @abctnow.bsky.social
#clinicalpsychology @abctnow.bsky.social
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
University of Colorado Boulder Psychology & Neuroscience is searching for TWO tenure track assistant professors!!
jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDeta...
#socialpsychology #cogpsyc #PsychSciSky #PsychJob
#psycjobs #psychology
1/n
jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDeta...
#socialpsychology #cogpsyc #PsychSciSky #PsychJob
#psycjobs #psychology
1/n
Assistant Professor
jobs.colorado.edu
September 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
University of Colorado Boulder Psychology & Neuroscience is searching for TWO tenure track assistant professors!!
jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDeta...
#socialpsychology #cogpsyc #PsychSciSky #PsychJob
#psycjobs #psychology
1/n
jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDeta...
#socialpsychology #cogpsyc #PsychSciSky #PsychJob
#psycjobs #psychology
1/n
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
🌟 Excited to share that I'm recruiting PhD students in Psychology for my new lab at Rice University this cycle (Signal boost appreciated!)
To learn more, check out the Learning & Behavior Change Lab website:
www.sinclairlab-rice.com
Applications are due Dec 1st: psychology.rice.edu/graduate/pro...
To learn more, check out the Learning & Behavior Change Lab website:
www.sinclairlab-rice.com
Applications are due Dec 1st: psychology.rice.edu/graduate/pro...
Sinclair Lab
The Learning & Behavior Change Lab at Rice University, directed by Dr. Sinclair
www.sinclairlab-rice.com
September 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🌟 Excited to share that I'm recruiting PhD students in Psychology for my new lab at Rice University this cycle (Signal boost appreciated!)
To learn more, check out the Learning & Behavior Change Lab website:
www.sinclairlab-rice.com
Applications are due Dec 1st: psychology.rice.edu/graduate/pro...
To learn more, check out the Learning & Behavior Change Lab website:
www.sinclairlab-rice.com
Applications are due Dec 1st: psychology.rice.edu/graduate/pro...
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
Delighted that PINE Lab will be accepting applications for PhD students to start Fall 2026! Please share with applicants looking for developmental & neuroscience programs? Our website is updated with current studies, questions, and guidance about fit: www.plasticityinneurodevelopmentlab.com/join-us
Contact 3 — Plasticity in Neurodevelopment Lab
www.plasticityinneurodevelopmentlab.com
September 4, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Delighted that PINE Lab will be accepting applications for PhD students to start Fall 2026! Please share with applicants looking for developmental & neuroscience programs? Our website is updated with current studies, questions, and guidance about fit: www.plasticityinneurodevelopmentlab.com/join-us
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
Any RL grad students/postdocs who want to get in this starter pack?
Comment on the post below.
Comment on the post below.
Should you be in the RL grad student / postdoc starter pack and aren't? This makes adding you much easier if you want to comment below
September 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Any RL grad students/postdocs who want to get in this starter pack?
Comment on the post below.
Comment on the post below.
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
Like a parent, AI can guide or smother. It's time to think about how we build this relationship.
Check out my new essay with Brett Smith www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/deve...
Check out my new essay with Brett Smith www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/deve...
Will AI Become a Helicopter Parent?
Like a parent, AI can guide or smother. It's time to think about how we build this relationship.
www.psychologytoday.com
September 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Like a parent, AI can guide or smother. It's time to think about how we build this relationship.
Check out my new essay with Brett Smith www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/deve...
Check out my new essay with Brett Smith www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/deve...
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
When I became a faculty member I had no idea how many letters I would write (grad/med/vet school, promotion etc). I've been told I write strong letters, here are some things I do to write the best letter possible
September 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
When I became a faculty member I had no idea how many letters I would write (grad/med/vet school, promotion etc). I've been told I write strong letters, here are some things I do to write the best letter possible
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
Want to do a PhD with me and the Emotions in Context Lab? We’re looking for new grad students to join us next fall! Check out the lab website to learn what we’re working on now and in the near future: www.emotionsincontextlab.com/join/
Join – EMIC
www.emotionsincontextlab.com
August 31, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Want to do a PhD with me and the Emotions in Context Lab? We’re looking for new grad students to join us next fall! Check out the lab website to learn what we’re working on now and in the near future: www.emotionsincontextlab.com/join/
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
My lab has an open post-doc position!
We will begin reviewing applications as they come in.
The post-doc will work with a vibrant research team at Penn State in the Department of Psychology and the Child Study Center.
psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic...
1/3
We will begin reviewing applications as they come in.
The post-doc will work with a vibrant research team at Penn State in the Department of Psychology and the Child Study Center.
psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic...
1/3
Postdoctoral Research Scholar, The Cognition, Affect, and Temperament Lab, College of the Liberal Arts, Department of Psychology-2
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, a...
psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
August 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
My lab has an open post-doc position!
We will begin reviewing applications as they come in.
The post-doc will work with a vibrant research team at Penn State in the Department of Psychology and the Child Study Center.
psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic...
1/3
We will begin reviewing applications as they come in.
The post-doc will work with a vibrant research team at Penn State in the Department of Psychology and the Child Study Center.
psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic...
1/3
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
“Small children from poor or middle-class families who watch ‘Sesame Street’ do better on cognitive tests and in first grade than children who do not watch it,” Renata Adler wrote, in 1972.
The Invention of “Sesame Street”
Renata Adler’s 1972 review of the program that revolutionized children’s television.
www.newyorker.com
July 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
“Small children from poor or middle-class families who watch ‘Sesame Street’ do better on cognitive tests and in first grade than children who do not watch it,” Renata Adler wrote, in 1972.
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
Obituary for John Flavell, who passed away this spring. He was a wonderful guy.
news.stanford.edu/stories/2025...
news.stanford.edu/stories/2025...
John H. Flavell, influential scholar of developmental psychology, has died
Remembered for his humility and generosity, Flavell was a giant in his field.
news.stanford.edu
July 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Obituary for John Flavell, who passed away this spring. He was a wonderful guy.
news.stanford.edu/stories/2025...
news.stanford.edu/stories/2025...
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr. So we published a guide to the evidence-based vaccine recommendations in place *before* all 17 members of the advisory panel were abruptly dismissed by the new admin. www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-... 🧪
Here’s Your Cheat Sheet for Vaccine Recommendations Backed by Science
These graphics will guide you through science-based vaccine guidelines for children and adults
www.scientificamerican.com
June 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr. So we published a guide to the evidence-based vaccine recommendations in place *before* all 17 members of the advisory panel were abruptly dismissed by the new admin. www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-... 🧪
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
OK, It is not just the HBCD release...
docs.hbcdstudy.org
It’s the ABCD Release time too!
docs.abcdstudy.org
nbdc-datahub.org
That means the ABCC 3.0.0 is live!!!
The largest release yet from the ABCD-BIDS Community Collection.
This is going to be fun!!
👇 Let’s dig in.
docs.hbcdstudy.org
It’s the ABCD Release time too!
docs.abcdstudy.org
nbdc-datahub.org
That means the ABCC 3.0.0 is live!!!
The largest release yet from the ABCD-BIDS Community Collection.
This is going to be fun!!
👇 Let’s dig in.
Alert! ... for the child development world!
@fluxsociety.bsky.social @fitngin.bsky.social
The Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study has released its first data wave - it’s massive.
Check here:
docs.hbcdstudy.org
and here:
nbdc-datahub.org
Here’s why it matters 🧠🍼
@fluxsociety.bsky.social @fitngin.bsky.social
The Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study has released its first data wave - it’s massive.
Check here:
docs.hbcdstudy.org
and here:
nbdc-datahub.org
Here’s why it matters 🧠🍼
June 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
OK, It is not just the HBCD release...
docs.hbcdstudy.org
It’s the ABCD Release time too!
docs.abcdstudy.org
nbdc-datahub.org
That means the ABCC 3.0.0 is live!!!
The largest release yet from the ABCD-BIDS Community Collection.
This is going to be fun!!
👇 Let’s dig in.
docs.hbcdstudy.org
It’s the ABCD Release time too!
docs.abcdstudy.org
nbdc-datahub.org
That means the ABCC 3.0.0 is live!!!
The largest release yet from the ABCD-BIDS Community Collection.
This is going to be fun!!
👇 Let’s dig in.
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
Alert! ... for the child development world!
@fluxsociety.bsky.social @fitngin.bsky.social
The Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study has released its first data wave - it’s massive.
Check here:
docs.hbcdstudy.org
and here:
nbdc-datahub.org
Here’s why it matters 🧠🍼
@fluxsociety.bsky.social @fitngin.bsky.social
The Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study has released its first data wave - it’s massive.
Check here:
docs.hbcdstudy.org
and here:
nbdc-datahub.org
Here’s why it matters 🧠🍼
June 29, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Alert! ... for the child development world!
@fluxsociety.bsky.social @fitngin.bsky.social
The Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study has released its first data wave - it’s massive.
Check here:
docs.hbcdstudy.org
and here:
nbdc-datahub.org
Here’s why it matters 🧠🍼
@fluxsociety.bsky.social @fitngin.bsky.social
The Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study has released its first data wave - it’s massive.
Check here:
docs.hbcdstudy.org
and here:
nbdc-datahub.org
Here’s why it matters 🧠🍼
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
A new documentary on PBS shows what it's like to care for adult family members and recounts the history of caregiving policy in the U.S. revealing why those caring for family are often on their own.
Why is caregiving so hard in America? The answers emerge in a new film
A new documentary on PBS shows what it's like to care for adult family members and recounts the history of caregiving policy in the U.S. revealing why those caring for family are often on their own.
n.pr
June 21, 2025 at 1:52 AM
A new documentary on PBS shows what it's like to care for adult family members and recounts the history of caregiving policy in the U.S. revealing why those caring for family are often on their own.
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
The Department of the Interior is requiring the National Park Service to post signage nationwide by June 13, asking visitors for feedback on any information they feel misrepresents American history.
National Park signage encourages the public to help erase negative stories at its sites
The Department of the Interior is requiring the National Park Service to post signage nationwide by June 13, asking visitors for feedback on any information they feel misrepresents American history.
n.pr
June 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The Department of the Interior is requiring the National Park Service to post signage nationwide by June 13, asking visitors for feedback on any information they feel misrepresents American history.
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
Over 90% of NIOSH employees have received “reduction-in-force” letters, placing them on administrative leave ahead of permanent layoffs.
May 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Over 90% of NIOSH employees have received “reduction-in-force” letters, placing them on administrative leave ahead of permanent layoffs.
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
Now out in Current Directions in Psychological Science--
The Wobbly Bits of Development: Variability, Fluctuations, and Synchrony as Temporal Markers Linking Temperament and Psychopathology
With @aliciavallorani.bsky.social & @kgunther.bsky.social
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
1/2
The Wobbly Bits of Development: Variability, Fluctuations, and Synchrony as Temporal Markers Linking Temperament and Psychopathology
With @aliciavallorani.bsky.social & @kgunther.bsky.social
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
1/2
Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
journals.sagepub.com
March 31, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Now out in Current Directions in Psychological Science--
The Wobbly Bits of Development: Variability, Fluctuations, and Synchrony as Temporal Markers Linking Temperament and Psychopathology
With @aliciavallorani.bsky.social & @kgunther.bsky.social
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
1/2
The Wobbly Bits of Development: Variability, Fluctuations, and Synchrony as Temporal Markers Linking Temperament and Psychopathology
With @aliciavallorani.bsky.social & @kgunther.bsky.social
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
1/2
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
Interesting. When comparing expectant mother's responses to infant crying, there was no difference between whether the tests were carried out at home in in a lab setting. The authors suggest this means that some types of research data can be collected...1/2
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Do Expectant Mothers Exhibit Different Autonomic Responses to the Infant Cry Stimuli at Home Versus in the Laboratory?
The COVID-19 pandemic introduced challenges for keeping participants and research assistants safe during laboratory visits. One solution was administering research assessments in the participant's ho...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
March 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Interesting. When comparing expectant mother's responses to infant crying, there was no difference between whether the tests were carried out at home in in a lab setting. The authors suggest this means that some types of research data can be collected...1/2
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
The coolest thing I’ve seen today is that a bunch of volunteer public health professionals and developers have restored the CDC website from before January 20th 2025.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
restoredcdc.org
March 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The coolest thing I’ve seen today is that a bunch of volunteer public health professionals and developers have restored the CDC website from before January 20th 2025.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
Reposted by Diane Lickenbrock, Ph.D.
We are crowd sourcing reductions in graduate admissions and hiring freezes across biomedical research and higher ed in response to pauses in NIH funding and EO’s. If you have information if you could add to this spreadsheet, it would be greatly appreciated!: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Graduate Reductions Across Biomedical Sciences (2025)
docs.google.com
February 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
We are crowd sourcing reductions in graduate admissions and hiring freezes across biomedical research and higher ed in response to pauses in NIH funding and EO’s. If you have information if you could add to this spreadsheet, it would be greatly appreciated!: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...