Teaching kids to think for themselves means parents must gradually loosen the reins so children can gain valuable confidence and experience making self-guided decisions.
The Department of Kinesiology and Department of Human Development and Family Studies have intentionally developed a program to ensure faculty mentoring for the success and retention of junior faculty.
In our specific sample of young children who were the subject of a CPS (Child Protective Services) investigation by age one in Wisconsin, we do not find that foster care placement is negatively related to academic outcomes.
I have particularly enjoyed being a part of the policies that impact the lives of children and their families. That means early care and education.
Children are so capable. A lot of times people think they’re not, but that’s not the case in my experience. They’re involved in everything from planting seeds to watering and harvesting.
The UNCG Advising Excellence awards recognize the commitments of faculty and staff who make significant contributions to student success through the delivery of exemplary academic advising. Dr. Anne Fletcher is this year’s faculty advisor recipient.
Human Development and Family Studies Professor and HHS Associate Dean for Research Dr. Esther Leerkes has built an influential body of work. She is internationally recognized for her groundbreaking studies on maternal sensitivity to infant distress as a predictor of child social emotional outcomes. Her findings have paved the way for subsequent studies linking early infant experiences to child emotional regulation, academic performance, and mental health.
Human Development and Family Studies doctoral student Indya Walker was selected to be a speaker for the American Psychological Association Division 51 Master Class Lecture Series. Her talk on Feb. 21, entitled “Supporting Resilience in Black Males Exposed to Community Violence: The Opportunities and the Barriers,” presented research featured in her recent, co-authored article in the American Psychologist.
I used ‘Wheel’ to teach (my daughter) letter recognition and colors. I would hear myself solving puzzles and saying aloud, ‘I could do this. I should go on the show.’ I wanted my daughter to see me not just talk, but take action, so we recorded an audition video.
The scope of my doctoral research examines family and social relationships and their influence on the prevalence and severity of depressive symptoms among elderly individuals living in community settings in Brazil.
