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from 2012 NCFR Annual Conference
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8:00 am - 9:30 am | All posters are in the Atrium. For the Poster Symposium, at 9:00 am, those who wish to discuss posters 303-01 through 303-03 will move to the Curtis A Room.

Poster Session 6

POSTER SYMPOSIUM: Using a Decolonizing Framework for Therapy With American Indians. POSTER TOPICS: Family Stress/Coping; Parenting; Special Parenting Issues; Relational Factors on Attitudes Related to Suicide
Comedian Anita Renfroe
from Zippy Weekly Videos

The mom song

Today's video is a humorous tribute to mothers! Whether you are a mother, or have a mother, you will appreciate that in addition to having eyes in the back of our heads, we moms also share a special language. Comedian Anita Renfroe captures this "Mother-ese." Enjoy! And happy Mothers Day to all mothers! 

from NCFR News

Child Trends - New Report

on Disadvantaged Families and Child Outcomes: The Importance of Emotional Support for Mothers
April 10, 2012

Child Trends has just released a new research brief of the importance of emotional support for mothers.

Anderson Cooper
from Zippy Weekly Videos

Mothers' Day - by Anderson Cooper and mom!

Last Sunday was Mothers' Day.  In this charming video, CNN journalist Anderson Cooper observes the day by talking with his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, the famous clothing designer and descendant of the renowned Vanderbilt family. Ms. Vanderbilt, in her tongue in cheek humorous way, chides Anderson for not coming home for Mothers' Day.

from NCFR News

The National Conference of State Legislatures - Breastfeeding Legislation

December 07, 2010

Breastfeeding is the preferred form of infant nutrition. However, according to the CDC, breastfeeding rates and durations still fall short of optimum.

Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan, Ph.D.
for Members ONLY

Maternal gatekeeping: listening for the “creeaak”

by Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University

At a recent meeting I was greeted with the exclamation, "Sarah! You have to see this video. The mom had the most horrified look on her face while the dad was interacting with the baby! She could hardly keep from interfering with him while he was dressing the baby!"

from Family Focus on Immigration / Migration

Migration, separation and family survival

by Leah Schmalzbauer, Ph.D., Montana State University

Whereas poor women used to migrate primarily to reunite with family, they are increasingly migrating in search of wages to support their children. This trend is rooted in an increased supply of poor women in the South who cannot secure living wages. But more importantly it is fueled by the feminization of the low-wage care industry.

from 2010 NCFR Annual Conference
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Pecha Kucha

Issues in Marriage and Parenthood

Pecha Kucha is an innovative session in which each presenter has 6 minutes and 40 seconds to present (presenters are allowed 20 slides during the presentation). After the presentations there istime for questions and discussion.

from 2010 NCFR Annual Conference
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8:00 am - 9:30 am | Grand Ballroom Foyer

Poster Session 8

Joys and Challenges of Parenting, Mate Selection and Dating, Substance Abuse and Addictions, Therapy and Counseling, Violence
from 2010 NCFR Annual Conference
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3:45 pm - 5:15 pm | Marquette Room 4

Holding It All Together: Families and Work

Concurrent Sessions 9

Discussant: Karina Shreffler, Presider: Krista Minnotte