For Parents
My child and I would like to participate. What should I do?
To learn more about studies in which you and your child can participate, please sign up here.
Or feel free to contact us with any questions at:
(615) 538-8344
childstudiesgroup@vanderbilt.edu
I signed up to receive more information. What’s next?
Our team will use the information you provide to determine which studies would be a good match for you and your child. Someone will contact you to provide specific details about the study and time commitment, and to answer any questions you may have.
If you decide to participate, you can schedule an appointment for a date and time that works well for you.
My appointment is scheduled. Where do I go?
For studies taking place on the Peabody College campus, we will send you detailed driving directions to our reserved parking spots, located near the intersection of 18th Avenue South and Horton Avenue. 
A member of our team will meet you at your car to give you a parking pass and walk you to the Jesup/Hobbs building, which houses the Department of Psychology and Human Development.
If your study is located off-campus, we will provide detailed instructions by phone and/or email.
What happens once I arrive at the study location?
When you arrive, a member of our team will review the details of the study with you and answer any final questions you may have.
- Our studies are typically 30-60 minutes long.
- You can remain with your child at all times. However, we may ask you to observe from nearby.
- All information received from you and your child is completely confidential.
- At the end of the study, your child will receive a small thank-you prize for participating.
