I am a developmental psychologist with a research focus on early childhood environments. My research has included studying the impact of noise on infant play as well as how the gender composition of small groups can affect competitive game playing with young children. My central research focus, however, has been how adults shape important childhood settings and how well the settings fit children’s developmental needs.

Education:

Ph.D., Tufts University
M.S., Tufts University
B.S., Lesley College
A.A.S., State University of New York at Cobleskill

Selected Publications & Presentations:

Weinberger, N. Anderson, A. & Schumacher, P. (2009).  Young children’s access and use of computers in family child care and child care centers.  Computers in Human Behavior, (25(1), 183-190. 

Weinberger, N. & Stein, K. (2008). Early competitive game playing in same- and mixed-gender peer groups. Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 54(4), 499-514.

Weinberger, N. (2008). Listening to life’s lessons: Using music lyrics and poetry to face issues of aging in the classroom.  Journal of Poetry Therapy, 21(3) 135-144.

Weinberger, N. (2006).  Children’s use of retreats in family child care homes. Early Education and Development, 17(4), 571-591.

Weinberger, N. (2000). Overcoming obstacles to create retreats in family child care. Young Children, 55 (5), 78-81.

Courses:
Child and Adolescent Development
Adult Development and Aging
Gender in Childhood
Environment and Behavior
Senior Internship Seminar