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UrduDuring Autism Awareness Month this April, an expert from the University of Notre Dame’s Psychology Department is available to speak to the media about the very important topic of neurodevelopment; in particular, raising awareness and support for neurodiverse and autistic…
Tag: Family
Household food waste reduced through whole-family food literacy interventionHousehold food waste reduced through whole-family food literacy intervention
Food waste is a global issue, with the estimated value of wasted food totaling $230 billion CAD in 2023. In Canada, estimates suggest half of the food wasted occurs at the household level, which roughly equals $1,000 CAD per family per year.
National Poll: Parents of elementary-aged children may engage in more helicopter parenting than they think
While most parents agree that kids benefit from opportunities to be independent, they may be engaging in more “helicopter parenting” than they realize, suggests a new University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.
Hostile sexism linked to less responsive parenting
Fathers and mothers who believe that men should hold the power and authority in the family exhibit less responsive parenting behavior, according to a new article in Social Psychological and Personality Science. T
Expert and Advisory Panel Writing Group member available to talk about the American Heart Association Presidential Advisory on Food is Medicine
The American Heart Association released a Presidential Advisory Board on Food Is Medicine today, which was published in Circulation journal and just released off embargo. Shreela Sharma, PhD, RD, professor and pioneer in food inequity research and getting nutritious food…
Two-Thirds of U.S. Adults Receive Parental Support Into Their 40s
A new study finds that only a third of adults in the United States did not rely on their parents for some form of material support between their late teens and early 40s.
Large variation in how many relatives Swedes have
How many relatives do Swedes have? And at what age is the family the largest? Researchers in demography at Stockholm University have found out in a new study.
When it comes to starting a family, timing is everything
The review, conducted jointly with researchers from Oxford University, the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, and the Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton, included seven randomised controlled trials involving 2,464 women or couples who had been trying to conceive.
Johns Hopkins Nursing’s Silver Linings from Pew Research study ‘Parenting in America Today’
Raising children is, has been, and almost certainly will remain one of life’s great challenges. (Ask your parents.) Yet new data from the Pew Research Center show that 62 percent of parents across the board and the nation are finding it even more difficult than they ever imagined.
Adult Children Get Less Support in Separated Families
A recent study finds that families with separated parents provide less financial and emotional support to their adult children.
Tips for avoiding family feuds over the holidays when dealing with ‘hot button’ topics
The holidays are a great time for family and friends to reconnect. Unfortunately, it is also a time for feuds to brew and dinners to be ruined when controversial topics boil over. A Virginia Tech expert offers tips on how…
New survey: 91% of parents say their family is less stressed when they eat together
The American Heart Association releases new survey highlighting mealtime impact on mental well-being and introduces Together Tuesdays™ to help people maximize health benefits of shared meals.
Death of a family member may increase heart failure mortality risk
Grieving the loss of a close family member can increase stress levels, contributing to poor HF prognosis.
Navigating Holiday Family Gatherings in Tense Times
Rush psychologist offers help handling some tricky situations that may come up this holiday season
Many Mothers May Have Delayed or Abandoned Plans for Additional Children Because of COVID-19 Pandemic
Nearly half of New York City mothers who had been trying to become pregnant again before the coronavirus pandemic began stopped in the first few months of the outbreak, a new study shows.
Orphans and exiles: Research shows the impact of family separation
New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York shows the human trauma and family separation that resulted from the Trump Administration’s zero tolerance policy on undocumented immigration.
Helping Adults Navigate the Decision to Move Back in With Parents
A recent study offers insight into how adults can navigate the often awkward experience of moving back in with their parents.
A dad’s-eye view of pregnancy during the pandemic
Becoming a parent is a major life transition at any time but in a pandemic it takes on a whole other experience as expectant mums and dads navigate the current health and social restrictions to protect the safety of their unborn child.
Study Aims to (re)Define Latino Manhood and Masculinity
Researchers explored how 34 Latino undergraduate male students defined masculinity and manhood based on their own life experiences and looked at gender socialization, leadership and transfer experiences. Study results suggest including the importance of an approach to research and practice that engages Latino undergraduate male students via leadership development and involvement that is reflective of the way Latino masculine gender identity and leadership performance is socialized within the social construct of “familismo.”
Studies highlight ‘unprecedented and unique dangers’ for children during COVID-19
Two new studies investigating child maltreatment during the COVID-19 pandemic reveal “concerning results” that confirm warning signs seen early in the pandemic, according to researchers at UAB and the University of Michigan.
Nursing Professor and Community Activist Pauses to Reflect
At-risk women and children and the underserved of Baltimore have long had an advocate in Johns Hopkins Nursing Professor Phyllis Sharps. She aims to see her work continue even after she retires.
LifeBridge Health Launches Innovative New Center for Hope, Comprehensive Violence Intervention and Prevention Services Integrated Together Under One Roof
LifeBridge Health launched the Center for Hope, the first comprehensive violence intervention and prevention center in the nation that is part of a large regional health system. The Center for Hope brings together LifeBridge Health services around child abuse, domestic abuse and elder abuse along with community violence prevention programs, including a new Safe Streets site. The building design, which will be revealed at groundbreaking event, was created to welcome children, youth and adults into a space that fosters hope, safety and wellness, including an outdoor area for therapeutic play. The purpose of the Center for Hope is to advance hope, healing and resilience for those impacted by trauma, abuse and violence through comprehensive response, treatment, education and prevention.
Families may struggle to find new normal after deployment
New research from the University of Georgia suggests the stress caused by this reintegration can be challenging for not only the service member but their children as well, particularly their mental health.
ChopChop Family partners with The Kids Cook Monday and UF/IFAS to offer webinar series
ChopChop Family, The Kids Cook Monday, and University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are partnering to produce a series of free webinars, through the Community of Practice Healthy Food Choices in Schools eXtension, for educators to help support families in making healthful and cost-effective food choices.
IN AUGUST: ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS CELEBRATES SEVENTH ANNUAL KIDS EAT RIGHT MONTH™
August is Kids Eat Right Month™, when the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and its Foundation focus on the importance of healthful eating and active lifestyles for children and their families.
Family relationships impact cognitive health of older Chinese immigrants
A study by researchers at the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research provides new evidence of the impact of family relationships on the cognitive health of older Chinese immigrants in the United States.
Women’s communication shapes division of labor in household
A new study led a team that analyzed the role that communication plays in the division of household labor. They found that partner communication is the most important factor linking the division of household labor to satisfaction in the relationship. But the way that the partners’ communication matters depends on gender.
Fighting Family Burnout During the COVID-19 Crisis
Although we do not have current research on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting families, most parents will tell you that the impact is profound. In a span of just a few days, millions of families around the world found…
Love Under Lockdown: How Couples Can Cope During COVID-19
For many, love has long been associated with flowers, candy, and counting down the hours until they see their crush or significant other again. During the age of coronavirus? Just like every other part of life, the mechanics of romance have changed. Newly dating partners are longing for one another after weeks apart due to the quarantine; longtime cohabitating and married couples are spending more time together than ever, deepening bonds for many while some could use a breather from seeing their (not so) loved one’s face.
Rutgers Experts Available to Discuss Healthy Eating During COVID-19 Pandemic
New Brunswick, N.J. (March 27, 2020) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick experts are available for interviews on healthy eating during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Visualize breakfast, lunch, and dinner for at least five days. What will you serve? What do you need?” according…
Ten tips for keeping your family on track during the COVID-19 pandemic
Businesses and schools across the United States have shut their doors indefinitely, and the news cycle is dominated by stories of the COVID-19 pandemic and its far-reaching economic and social impacts. Though adults are bearing the brunt of the anxiety…
Father, son bond over engineering a record-smashing roadster
For the past eight years, Sandia National Laboratories manager Joel Wirth has been working afterhours in his home garage with his crew chief — his father, Jack Wirth, a retired electrical engineer from Sandia. Together, they’ve built one of the fastest 1927 Model T roadsters in the world.
The Power of Mondays: When All Health Breaks Loose!
The City of Clifton is using the power of Monday to make its residents healthier, one day at a time. As part of its Community Health Improvement Plan, the City of Clifton will kick off a Healthy Monday program, encouraging residents to use each Monday to get on a healthier track.
#Stayathomeparents tweet anti-spanking beliefs but for some, their behaviors might differ
Stay-at-home parents are likely to tweet anti-spanking beliefs and desires, but those 280-character messages may not always convey what’s happening in homes.
Virginia Tech researcher: Don’t be afraid to tackle differences at the holiday dinner table
As families and friends gather for the holidays, a Virginia Tech expert offers tips for dinner-table conversations around contentious issues. “Holidays are often a special time to catch up with family and friends, but things can turn sour when you…
BLOODLINES MAY MATTER MORE THAN LOVE WHEN IT COMES TO HEALTH
Strained relationships with parents, siblings or extended family members may be more harmful to people’s health than a troubled relationship with a significant other, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.
New survey: 88% of US adults lose sleep due to binge-watching
According to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, U.S. adults rank sleep as their second most important priority, following family. However, data show that Americans are often limiting their opportunities to get enough healthy sleep. A primary culprit? Binge-watching.
Ho Ho Hold the fries
As Australians head into the holiday season, the focus for many is on family, food, and more ominously, the inevitable weight gain that accompanies a burgeoning social calendar.