From advancing evidence-based practices to deepening our understanding of children and families, researchers, scientists, and specialists at the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) are continually turning knowledge into resources that make a difference. Through our projects and people, FPG shares timely, practical insights with parents, educators, policymakers, and other professionals who support children and families.

This latest publications roundup highlights a selection of recent work by FPG scientists, specialists, scholars, staff, and faculty fellows—spanning journal articles, reports, policy briefs, technical assistance guides, online learning publications, books, and more. Explore the linked titles below to discover new findings and resources or visit our publications page for a complete listing of FPG publications.

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Positive Enough? A Meta-Analysis on Positive Behavior Support for Young Children
Examining the Landscape of Social and Emotional Teaching Guidelines in Childcare Policies
Initial Psychometric Analysis of an Observational Measure to Assess Preschool Children’s Peer Social Competence
Polygenic depression risk, childhood parental substance abuse, and G×E interaction in divergent depression trajectories from middle to late adulthood
Georgia's Pre-K Evaluation: Study of Language Development in Pre-K
Autonomy, Inclusion, and the Power of Possibility
Early Care and Education Professionals Talk About Talking About Race with Young Children
Using Data Walks to Leverage Community Expertise: Examples in Research-Practice Partnerships
Protocol to study neurobiological pathways to adverse patterns of substance use in adolescents with anxiety
Evidence-based Policy Considerations to Support Black Maternal and Infant Health
Assessing and Enhancing Learning Environments for Autistic Students: A Feasibility Study in a Swedish Primary School
The “POWERS” Heuristic: Key Considerations for Enhancing Implementation Readiness in Pharmacy Practice and Beyond