The National Institute on Media and the Family recently merged with the Search Institute. Information on media and technology can be found within the Search Institute's Parent Further section of their website. The site includes resources on e-parenting, online safety, mobile technology, social networking, video games, and media and advertising.
The Family Development concentration of eXtension's Military Families Learning Community invites you to participate in an important 60-minute web conference focused on working with military families to improve Social Support Systems.
This is an excellent resource for anyone involved in organizing and supervising internship or practicum experiences for family life education students. Edited by NCFR members Jan Wilson and Angie O'Malley, the book includes an introduction to family life education, internships and practicums, as well as discussion of professional issues in the workplace, how to enhance one's professional status, potential challenges and ethical conduct. Special sections for faculty and site supervisors are included. The Appendix includes a collection of various forms, checklists, agreements/contracts, student assignments, evaluation tools and more. 139 pages.
