The Attention and Word Learning (@WL) study aims to better understand how babies’ attention and motor abilities, as well as infant-parent interaction contribute to word learning.
In this study participants and their families visit the lab twice, when participants are 12- and 18-months. This study uses computer-based devices and wearable eye glasses to track eye movements and better understand attention in babies and how coordinated visual attention between parent and child is achieved. During the visits babies will watch videos on a computer, engage in games with researchers, and play with new toys with their caregivers.
Parents will receive compensation for the 12 and 18-month visits.
Please contact us if you are interested in participating in the study.
The Attention and Word Learning (@WL) study aims to better understand how babies’ attention and motor abilities, as well as infant-parent interaction contribute to word learning.
In this study participants and their families visit the lab twice, when participants are 12- and 18-months. This study uses computer-based devices and wearable eye glasses to track eye movements and better understand attention in babies and how coordinated visual attention between parent and child is achieved. During the visits babies will watch videos on a computer, engage in games with researchers, and play with new toys with their caregivers.
Parents will receive compensation for the 12 and 18-month visits.
Please contact us if you are interested in participating in the study.
Wednesday (03/05)
Hello, Baby! at Richland Library Cooper (10:30-11:00 am)
Hello, Baby is a Storytime event geared towards infants ages 0-2 hosted at Richland Library Cooper. Check out the following link for a list of the numerous events hosted by the Richland Library system: Events | Richland Library
No pre-registration, Free
Location: Richland Library Cooper – 5317 North Trenholm Rd., Columbia, SC 29206
Thursday (03/06)
Thrive Richland Play Groups at C.R. Neal Dream Center (6:00- 7:00 pm)
Thrive Richland Play Groups is just that, a play group for children ages 0 to 5. Children play games, sing songs and read books. It is organized by Richland School District One.
Free, Registration required on Eventbrite: ThriveRichland Play Groups Tickets, Thu, Mar 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
Location: 2441 Atlas Road Columbia, SC 29209
Friday (03/07)
Play Freely: Fun Fridays at North Main (3:00-5:30 pm)
Play freely is an event organized by Richland Library North Main. You are allowed to drop in at any time to play games, do arts and crafts, play with puzzles and much more. It is geared towards infants and children of all ages.
No pre-registration, Free
Location: Richland Library North Main – 5306 North Main St., Columbia, SC 29203
Saturday (03/08)
Disability Celebration Day at South Carolina State Museum (9:00 am- 3:00 pm)
The South Carolina State Museum is hosting an event geared towards children with disabilities with lots of fun programming including a Silent Disco, shows that are accessible for deaf and sensory sensitive children, and arts and crafts. Check out their website for more information on when specific events are occurring: Disability Celebration Day | South Carolina State Museum
Free, Pre-registration preferred, but not required
Location: South Carolina State Museum – 301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201
Snow White at the Columbia Marionette Theatre (11:00 am and 3:00 pm shows)
Watch a puppet reenactment of the classic tale of Snow White at Columbia’s renowned Marionette Theatre. Check out their website here for more information: Snow White – Columbia Marionette Theatre
Tickets are available at the door
$10 for people 2 and older
Location: Columbia Marionette Theatre – 401 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201