Parents and caregivers face endless questions when it comes to raising their children – could psychology have the answers?
Psychologists have long contributed to the advice passed along to parents based on their studies of how children develop, learn, and grow. From the development of an environmentally controlled “crib” to endless books on parenting recommendations, psychologists have had a lot to say about how we should raise our children.
The Scientific Nursery: Psychologists’ Advice to Parents is a new public exhibit at the National Museum of Psychology. Drawing on the collections of the Archives of the History of American Psychology, the exhibit explores how psychologists have studied child development and how this research has translated into advice for parents. Design and installation of The Scientific Nursery will be completed by students in the Museums and Archives Studies Certificate Program, a unique offering at The University of Akron that prepares students for work in the museum and archive professions by providing hands-on, experiential education.
Join us on Thursday, May 5th from 2:30pm – 4:30pm for the opening of this new exhibit!
Free Admission – Please RSVP via Eventbrite
2022/05/05 - 2022/05/05
Cummings Center for the History of Psychology at The University of Akron
73 S. College Street, Akron, OH 44325
Free parking is available in the lot directly adjacent to the building. This lot contains a dedicated accessible parking spot near the museum entrance.
Free parking is also available in Lot 30 at the corner of College and Market streets, which contains several accessible parking spaces.
Metered parking is available along South College Street. Pavement from Lot 30 and metered parking may be uneven, and people with limited mobility should exercise caution.