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What happens in a child’s brain when they’re having a meltdown? How do children learn to manage frustration, disappointment, excitement, and other big emotions? And what role do caregivers play in helping them develop these important lifelong skills?

Join us for a family-friendly evening with Dr. Nim Tottenham, Professor of Psychology at Columbia University and Director of the Developmental Affective Neuroscience Laboratory.

Through stories, science, and practical insights, Dr. Tottenham will explore how emotional regulation develops throughout childhood, why caregiving relationships are so important, and how everyday interactions help shape the developing brain.

Whether you’re raising a toddler, caring for grandchildren, teaching young children, or simply curious about child development, this conversation will offer valuable insights into helping children build confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being from the very beginning.

During the evening, you’ll:

Learn what’s happening behind children’s big feelings
Discover how everyday interactions shape the developing brain
Gain practical tools to support emotional development at home
Ask your questions during a live Q&A with Dr. Tottenham
Connect with other parents, caregivers, and educators in the community

About The Speaker

Speaker Nim Tottenham is a Professor of Psychology at Columbia University and Director of the Developmental Affective Neuroscience Laboratory. Her research examines brain development underlying emotional behavior in humans. In particular, her laboratory investigates the interplay between brain development and caregiving experienced by humans. Her research has highlighted fundamental changes in brain circuitry across development and the powerful role that early experiences, such as caregiving and stress, have on the construction of these circuits.

She has authored over 140 journal articles and book chapters and is a frequent lecturer both nationally and internationally on human brain development and emotional development. She is the recipient of many distinguished awards such as the National Academy of Sciences Troland Research Award, the National Institute of Mental Health Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (BRAINS) Award, the American Psychological Association’s Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology, and the Developmental Science Early Career Researcher Prize. She is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. Most recently, she was inducted into the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the International Society for Developmental Psychobiology Rovee-Collier Mentor Award. She received her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology at the University of Minnesota and received postdoctoral training at Weill Cornell Medical College.

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6:15 PM – Doors Open, Check-In + Welcome Reception (Light Refreshments)
6:40 PM - 6:45 PM – Welcome + Introduction
6:45 PM - 7:15 PM – Conversation with Dr. Nim Tottenham
7:15 PM - 7:45 PM – Audience Q&A
7:45 PM - 8:00 – Meet Dr. Tottenham, Connect with Fellow Families, Browse Books + Learn About Research Opportunities

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