Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab The University of Chicago

The Lab is part of the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy.

The principal aim of the Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab (BIP Lab) is to understand the science of parent decision-making through the lens of behavioral science research.

Chat2Learn Sign Up | Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab 05/24/2024

Ask your 3-6-year-old, "How much do you think a newborn elephant weighs?" Share your kiddo’s response in the comments!

To discover more beautiful illustrations and fun conversation starters to share with your child, sign up for Chat2Learn today!

Chat2Learn Sign Up | Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab Chat2Learn Sign Up Chat2Learn Sign Up Form - 2023 - English Please complete this form to enroll in the Chat2Learn text message program. You will start receiving messages on the first Sunday after you enroll. Only primary caregivers of children age 3 to 6 can enroll in Chat2Learn. Families should enr...

Ariel Kalil: Multigenerational households are key to better support for kids of single mothers 04/30/2024

👏👏👏 Such an important callout for supporting more family structures.

Ariel Kalil: Multigenerational households are key to better support for kids of single mothers Single parents living with their child and a grandparent in a multigenerational household can help stabilize low-income families economically.

BIP Lab 10th Anniversary Video 03/05/2024

10 years of pioneering behavioral insights as a framework to support parent decision-making. 10 years of cutting edge research on supporting children's learning in the home environment. 10 years of re-defining education to prioritize parent engagement.

BIP Lab 10th Anniversary Video How is the University of Chicago working to understand the science of parent decision making? The Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab (BIP Lab) at the Univ...

Chat2Learn Sign Up | Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab 02/03/2024

Parents of preschool and kindergarten children, don't miss out!

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Chat2Learn Sign Up | Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab Chat2Learn Sign Up Chat2Learn Sign Up Form - 2023 - English Please complete this form to enroll in the Chat2Learn text message program. You will start receiving messages on the first Sunday after you enroll. Only primary caregivers of children age 3 to 5 can enroll in Chat2Learn. Families should enr...

Photos from Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab The University of Chicago's post 01/12/2024

Parents of preschool and kindergarten children, don't miss out! Check out Chat2Learn, a FREE & EASY text message program to promote your child's curiosity with small talks that makes a big difference. Build your child's skills and love of learning with 4-5 weekly chat inspirations, blending fun and learning activities backed by research.

Register today to develop a routine of learning by conversation! Click here: https://biplab.uchicago.edu/chat2learn/sign-up/
Padres y madres con hijos e hijas en edad de prescolar y kinder, ¡no se lo pierdan! Prueben Chat2Learn, un programa de mensajes de texto GRATUITO y FÁCIL para fomentar la curiosidad en niños y niñas con pláticas sencillas que hacen una gran diferencia. Desarrolle las habilidades y el amor por aprender de su hijo o hija con 4 a 5 pláticas inspiradoras a la semana, combinando diversión con actividades de aprendizaje desarrolladas con base en evidencia científica.

¡Regístrese hoy para comenzar el hábito de aprender platicando! Haga clic aquí: https://biplab.uchicago.edu/chat2learn/sign-up/

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Parents of preschool and kindergarten children, don't miss out! Check out Chat2Learn, a FREE & EASY text message program to promote your child's curiosity with small talks that makes a big difference. Build your child's skills and love of learning with 4-5 weekly chat inspirations, blending fun and learning activities backed by research.

Sign up to unlock the full set of messages! Click here: https://biplab.uchicago.edu/chat2learn/

12/15/2023

Padres y madres con hijos e hijas en edad de prescolar y kinder, ¡no se lo pierdan! Prueben Chat2Learn, un programa de mensajes de texto GRATUITO y FÁCIL para fomentar la curiosidad en niños y niñas con pláticas sencillas que hacen una gran diferencia. Desarrolle las habilidades y el amor por aprender de su hijo o hija con 4 a 5 pláticas inspiradoras a la semana, combinando diversión con actividades de aprendizaje desarrolladas con base en evidencia científica.

¡Regístrese hoy para comenzar el hábito de aprender platicando! Haga clic aquí: https://biplab.uchicago.edu/chat2learn-espanol/

12/15/2023

Parents of preschool and kindergarten children, don't miss out! Check out Chat2Learn, a FREE & EASY text message program to promote your child's curiosity with small talks that makes a big difference. Build your child's skills and love of learning with 4-5 weekly chat inspirations, blending fun and learning activities backed by research.

Register today to develop a routine of learning by conversation! Click here: https://biplab.uchicago.edu/chat2learn/

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Learning Curiosity Interest Form | Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab 03/16/2023

Regístrese en Learning Curiosity, un proyecto para ayudar a comprender cómo los padres y madres pueden enriquecer el desarrollo infantile. ¡Recibirá $120 por participar!

Conozca más e inscríbase en: https://biplab.uchicago.edu/learning-curiosity-interest.../

Learning Curiosity Interest Form | Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab Learning Curiosity Interest Form Learning Curiosity Interest Form Learning Curiosity is a project designed by researchers at the University of Chicago to help children get ready for kindergarten. You’ll receive texts for six months with tips for supporting your child's development. You'll get a to...

Learning Curiosity Interest Form | Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab 03/16/2023

Sign up for Learning Curiosity, a project to help researchers understand how parents can enrich child development.
You will receive $120 for participating!

Learn more and sign up at:
https://biplab.uchicago.edu/learning-curiosity-interest.../

Learning Curiosity Interest Form | Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab Learning Curiosity Interest Form Learning Curiosity Interest Form Learning Curiosity is a project designed by researchers at the University of Chicago to help children get ready for kindergarten. You’ll receive texts for six months with tips for supporting your child's development. You'll get a to...

Photos from Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab The University of Chicago's post 03/09/2023

Sign up for Learning Curiosity, a project to help researchers understand how parents can enrich child development.

You will receive $120 for participating!

Learn more and sign up at:
https://biplab.uchicago.edu/learning-curiosity-interest-form/

Regístrese en Learning Curiosity, un proyecto para ayudar a comprender cómo los padres y madres pueden enriquecer el desarrollo infantil.

¡Recibirá $120 por participar!

Conozca más e inscríbase en: https://biplab.uchicago.edu/learning-curiosity-interest-form/

12/16/2022

Season’s greetings from our team to yours. Here are a few highlights of many from 2022! May your spirits be bright looking ahead to 2023!

07/27/2022

Join Burst Into Books this Saturday for a literary festival on the South Side of Chicago designed with young readers and writers of all ages in mind!

Learn more: https://www.burstintobooks.org/wowlitfest
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inaugural-wow-literary-festival-tickets-298414083557

🗣4 days away!

Are you ready? We have a full day of events and activities at the Words of Wonder Literary Festival. Save this graphic with the schedules for all areas at the festival. You can register by clicking the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/298414083557

About TIME Sign Up | Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab 06/24/2022

Chicago parents of 3 to 4-year-olds!

Join us for a math learning session at the Chicago Children's Museum and receive a free museum day pass for you and your child and complimentary parking. You will also receive a $40 gift card for your participation.

Sign-up > https://biplab.uchicago.edu/about-time/sign-up/

About TIME Sign Up | Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab About TIME Sign Up About TIME - English Please fill out the form below to participate in the About TIME learning session. Only children ages 3 and 4 are eligible to participate. Parent/Guardian Information Cell Phone Number (format # # #- # # #- # # ) * * Parent First Name * Parent Email Address * Child I...

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About Time Study Looking for Parents of Preschoolers | Macaroni KID Chicago Midtown 05/09/2022

About Time Study Looking for Parents of Preschoolers | Macaroni KID Chicago Midtown Calling all parents and caregivers of children ages 3 or 4 years! The Universtiy of Chicago's Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab is se…

Timeline photos 05/09/2022

Chicago parents of 3-4 year olds!

Join us for a math learning session at the Museum of Science and Industry and receive a free museum day pass and complimentary parking. You will also receive a $40 gift card for your participation.

Sign-up > https://biplab.uchicago.edu/about-time/sign-up/

About Time | Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab 05/06/2022

About Time | Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab Early math skills are the strongest predictor of both math and reading skills. Help us learn more about how to support early math learning by signing up for About TIME.

05/05/2022

Parents of 3-4 year old children! Sign up today for a math learning session and receive a $40 e-gift card.

Learn more: biplab.uchicago.edu/about-time/
Sign up: biplab.uchicago.edu/about-time/sign-up/

HACC parents of preschoolers!

Sign up for About TIME, a project to help researchers learn how to promote early math learning. You will receive $40 for a 30-minute learning session!

Learn more and sign up at http://ow.ly/fj9Y50Ivptt

Timeline photos 04/26/2022

¿Tiene una niña o niño de 3 o 4 años?

Regístrate en About TIME, un proyecto que ayuda a investigadores a entender cómo promover el aprendizaje temprano de matemáticas. Recibirás $40 por una sesión de aprendizaje de 30 minutos.

Conoce más en http://ow.ly/fj9Y50Ivptt

Timeline photos 04/22/2022

Chicago parents and caregivers! Join us for an early math learning session with your 3-4 year old and receive a $40 e-gift card to a retailer of your choice.

Schedule your learning session today 🔗 http://ow.ly/9Top50IQkRI

Timeline photos 04/15/2022

Chicago parents of preschoolers! Join us for a math learning session at Lincoln Park Zoo and receive a complimentary parking and carousel pass!

Sign up: https://biplab.uchicago.edu/about-time/sign-up/

Photos from Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab The University of Chicago's post 04/12/2022

Chicago parents of preschoolers! Sign up for About TIME and receive $40 for participating in a 30-minute learning session!

Learn more and sign up at http://ow.ly/fj9Y50Ivptt

Timeline photos 03/31/2022

Join the UChicago Yuen Campus for a webinar on COVID’s Impact on Families with Young Children with Co-Director Ariel Kalil on April 6 at 9:00 pm CST.

The webinar will focus on the Lab's recent research on financial scarcity, stress, and inattention in low-income parents of young children during the COVID crisis.

Register: http://ow.ly/vYes50Ivqsa

Timeline photos 03/30/2022

We are pleased to share that Andrés Barroso Chavez has joined the BIP Lab as our new Research Coordinator!

Andrés will manage our RA team and relationships with community research partners throughout Chicago.

Excited to welcome you to the team, Andrés!

Print Edition #2 — Brain Meets World - Behavioral Scientist 03/07/2022

Congratulations Behavioral Scientist on your second edition! We are thrilled and humbled to be included in your chapter on Discoveries. Thanks to your talented team for helping us see our own work through a fresh lens.

Print Edition #2 — Brain Meets World - Behavioral Scientist Through prose, poetry, historical archives, and art, Brain Meets World takes readers on a hero’s journey of ideas. Across seven chapters (161 pages), articles authored by leading behavioral scientists and science writers provide glimpses into the electric, surprising, painful, and peculiar paths t...

Timeline photos 02/21/2022

In this week's "Researcher Spotlight" series, we sat down with our predoc, Noah Liu.

Noah is currently involved in two large scale experiments, which study the impact of behavioral messaging on parents' engagement in their children's education.

Meet our predoc! https://biplab.uchicago.edu/researcher-spotlight-noah-liu/

Timeline photos 02/15/2022

In our new “Researcher Spotlight” series, we sit down with members of our research and data team to learn more about their academic journey.

This week we spoke with our postdoc, Derek Rury, an economist interested in how students’ beliefs influence their educational decisions and outcomes.

Meet our post-doc! > http://ow.ly/8XKT50HUzR2

01/13/2022

We also have another position open for a Research Coordinator. We seek a strong multi-tasker with excellent communication skills who will thrive in a dynamic project-based environment.

Apply and learn more > https://bit.ly/BIPLabRC

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