The EARLY Lab at Auburn University
The EARLY Lab is dedicated to advancing the understanding of early childhood relational health. Our research explores shared book reading, early literacy, caregiver-child relationships, and family well-being from birth to age five.
About Our Research
At the EARLY Lab, we explore early childhood relational health, including caregiver-child interactions and early literacy. Our team partners with pediatric clinics and community organizations to support family and child well-being from birth to age five.
Our Projects
Our projects explore early relational health, shared book reading in families, and parental well-being. From coding mother-infant interactions to learning about book-sharing habits and parental burnout, our lab is committed to understanding and supporting families with young children during their earliest years.
Meet Our Team
The EARLY Lab is made up of dedicated researchers and students who are passionate about supporting early relational health as well as family and child well-being. Meet the team that is driving our projects forward.