Meet Dr. Claire N. Rubman

With over 30 years of academic experience, Dr. Claire N. Rubman holds a Ph.D. in cognitive and developmental psychology. Her dual roles as a professor and a parent fuel her commitment to utilizing research in ways that have meaningful impacts on society.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Rubman is recognized for her extensive work in several areas related to child development, including:

• Understanding how children learn through play
• Effective discipline strategies
• The intersection of technology and early childhood education
• Preparing children for kindergarten
• Creating risk-free environments for development
• Addressing childhood obesity
• Strategies for reading success

Professional Contributions

In addition to her teaching, Dr. Rubman has contributed to the field through various platforms:

• Authored articles for parenting magazines
• Provided expert advice in a column format
• Conducted workshops for the Child Care Council in New York City
• Acted as a consultant for online graduate programs in education
• Edited textbooks covering diverse developmental topics
• Won a ‘Best Paper Award’ for her presentation on “The 21st Century Brain & Other Stories”
• Received the 2023 National Parenting Product Award for her book This May Be Difficult to Read
• Earned a gold-level Mom’s Choice Award

Personal Interests

Outside her professional life, Dr. Rubman enjoys various leisure activities. She loves to:

• Engage in chess
• Participate in neighborhood book club discussions
• Kayak and walk her dog
• Complete puzzles
• Spend quality time with her three adult children

About Her Book: This May Be Difficult to Read

Dr. Rubman’s recent publication, This May Be Difficult to Read (2023), aims to transform parental understanding of children’s reading development. Key benefits for readers include:

• Comprehension of factual myths surrounding children’s reading
• Insights into child brain development from birth through childhood
• Improved ability to view situations from a child’s perspective, enhancing parent-child interactions
• Engagement with 15 research studies that reveal insights into reading from a child’s viewpoint
• Strategies to incorporate literacy into daily routines in a fun and engaging way
• Frameworks for creating a home environment that fosters reading comprehension
• Shifting the focus from basic literacy to understanding reading’s purpose
• Practical suggestions for enhancing literacy and supporting children’s academic success

Target Audience

This book is designed for a wide range of readers, including:

• Parents
• Teachers
• Grandparents
• Anyone who reads with children

Influences and Inspirations

Dr. Rubman’s literary influences include:

• David Elkind
• John Bransford
• Malcolm Gladwell
• Roald Dahl
• Jeffrey Archer

She finds special resonance with David Elkind’s Miseducation, considering it a pivotal influence on her thoughts about education.