The Alaska Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AkAFT) 2011 annual conference is on cyber therapy and supervision and on the role that technology plays in the lives of individuals, couple and families.
NIH-funded study may increase understanding of SIDS, depressive disorders
August 09, 2011
NIH-funded scientists have developed a strain of mice with a built-in off switch that can selectively shut down the animals' serotonin-producing cells, which make up a brain network controlling breathing, temperature regulation, and mood.
The National Healthy Marriage Resource Center is working on a 50-State Profile of all state and federal government-supported healthy marriage initiatives, programs, and activities.
The National Center for Family & Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University just released a new family profile publication on "On the Road to Adulthood: Leaving the Parental Home." It examines the residential trends of 18 - 24 year olds by gender, ethnicity and race, and educational attainment.
What works for early language and literacy development?
August 02, 2011
Child Trends has just released a Fact Sheet on What Works for Early Language and Literacy Development: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Intervention Strategies.
Recently, there was a policy change regarding those in military service who die by suicide. The While House has lifted the ban on letters of condolence to survivors of these service persons.
NCFR is pleased to announce that Dr. Deborah Gentry, CFLE, has been appointed as the new NCFR Academic Program Liaison. She will be replacing Mary Bold who has held the position for the past three years. We want to thank Mary for her service and contribution to the Academic Program Review!
Beginning September 2012, FDA will require larger, more prominent cigarette health warnings on all cigarette packaging and advertisements in the United States.
on Teaching about Families: Current Reflections on Our Journeys in Family Science Educators
July 12, 2011
We seek manuscripts from practicing family science/life educators that express the multitude of voices, perspectives, and journeys as educators in formal and informal educational settings.
By Marissa Stone, M.S., CFLE - Family Science Section S/NP
June 29, 2011
We have all heard about the importance of networking since we attended our first conference. Our professors remind us to, "Network network, network!" But what exactly is net-working, and how do we maintain connections created after the annual conference has come and gone?