Diane W Bales
Professor, Extension Human Development Specialist, and Child Life Program Director
Areas of expertise
About
Dr. Bales directs the UGA Child Life Program to prepare students to support children’s social/emotional needs in healthcare settings. She leads the statewide Better Brains for Babies initiative to educate adults about early brain development. She leads multiple projects related to the prevention of opioid misuse and reduction of stigma around substance use and educating adults to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in youth and adults.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Developmental and Child Psychology
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, MN, United States (1998)
Master of Science, Developmental and Child Psychology
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, MN, United States (1995)
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, General
Carleton College, MN, United States (1990)
Scholarly Works
- Like Peas and Carrots: Combining Wellness Policy Implementation With Classroom Education for Obesity Prevention in the Childcare Setting, PUBLIC HEALTH REPORTS, (2017).
- Using Family Backpacks as a Tool to Involve Families in Teaching Young Children About Healthy Eating, Early Childhood Education Journal, (2018).
- Program note: Expanding healthy housing and environmental awareness in rural communities through local and national partnerships, Housing and Society, (2017).
- Promoting Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in the Early Care and Education Setting as a Strategy to Improve Teacher Knowledge and Self-Efficacy, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION JOURNAL.
- Online Professional Development for Child Care Providers: Do They Have Appropriate Access to and Comfort with the Internet?, Journal of Human Sciences and Extension.
Contact
Mailing Address
222 Hoke Smith Annex
Athens, GA 30602-4356
Shipping Address
222 Hoke Smith Annex
Athens, GA 30602-4356
