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This inaugural post outlines why this blog was created, what you can expect from us moving forward, and how to become even more involved!

Jul 16, 20232 min read

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From Giggles to Growth: What Kids’ Jokes and Laughter Tell Us about Development

Transcriber Ashley Taira explores the power of humor in children's bath times, with excerpts from our families' bath times.

Sep 264 min read

Rub-a-Dub-Dub, Why Study in the Bathtub?

Transcriber Casandara Song delves into why bath time is a great time to study children's routines.

Jun 13 min read

So, what did we do today?

In this post, we explore some moments from real bath times that might foster children's skill development.

Nov 30, 20245 min read

Embracing the adventure of bath time

Transcriber Zeenia reflects on some of the ways we've heard parents use their bathtime routine as an opportunity for play and learning.

Sep 28, 20241 min read

Your Hidden Superpower: Your Voice

We explore the potential powers of song to young children.

Jul 29, 20243 min read

Parenting through Change

We explore how a major change family experiences - like changes in employment or health - might affect how much they talk with their child.

May 26, 20243 min read

Pandemic Parenting: Reflections on Summer 2020

Parents reflect on parenting young children in the spring and summer of 2020.

Mar 26, 20244 min read

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Welcome to Bathtub Tales, a blog about parenting in the time of COVID-19. Here, we share reflections, stories, and results from a study led by researchers at UC Berkeley and around the country.