Since starting my research career over ten years ago, the question of why some children struggle more than others to act according to the social norms and values of their family, school, and society has fascinated me. My research contributes to a better understanding of the social origins of children’s regulation of behavior, emotions, and cognition and their moral development in early childhood. Focusing on ecological validity and observational paradigms, I aim to better understand how children adapt to various social settings. As a lecturer, I aspire to inspire students to critically reflect on scientific and societal issues in the field of clinical child and family studies, and actively involve them in my ongoing research projects. A major drive in my academic career is my close connections with (inter)national research colleagues and students, societal partners, families, and schools.