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International Conference in Lithuania in 2013

save the dates
March 06, 2012

There will be a conference on Family and Migration at Vilnius University in Lithuania, July 17-19, 2013.  

Child Trends

New from Child Trends

the effects of homelessness on children
February 28, 2012

Child Trends just released a new publication titled "When the Bough Breaks: The Effects of Homelessness on Young Children."

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University of North Texas (UNT)

assistantships available
February 28, 2012

For the 2012-2013 academic year, UNT is looking for qualified graduate applicants.

Family Policies across the Globe

Call for chapters
February 28, 2012

Springer publishing is inviting scholars to contribute to a new edited volume on global family policy: Family Policies across the Globe

Fragile Families Summer Data Workshop

July 11-13, 2012 - NYC
February 28, 2012

The Columbia Population Research Center is accepting applications for the Fragile Families Summer Data Workshop to be held July 11-13, 2012, at Columbia University in New York City.

JMF cover art
from Press Releases

Kelly Raley named editor of the Journal of Marriage and Family

February 27, 2012
from Affiliate Councils News

It's "Family Life Education Month" in Nacogdoches thanks to 'Jacks student affiliate

Mayor makes the declaration at SFA campus
February 23, 2012

Students and faculty celebrate FLE month at SFASU in Texas

eXtension Webinar on Children in Military Families

available next Wednesday, February 29
February 21, 2012

You are invited to participate in the 60-minute web conference Secure Attachments: Building Caring Relationships with Parents and Children on Wednesday, February 29 at 2 p.m. EST.

Child Trends

New from Child Trends

Frequent Residential Mobility and Young Children's Well-being
February 21, 2012

In this study, Child Trends examined a fairly select group - children younger than six who have experienced five or more moves (who we term "frequent movers").

February is Black History Month

Watch a new PBS documentary on slavery after emancipation
February 07, 2012

A new documentary from PBS debuts next Monday, February 13 titled, Slavery By Another Name.

Grant reviewers sought for Head Start programs

February 07, 2012

The grant application review process relies on qualified, non-Federal reviewers who can critically evaluate applications for Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

Child Trends

New brief from Child Trends

Preventing or Reducing Socio-emotional Problems in Adolescents
February 07, 2012

Adolescence is often characterized as a tumultuous time in youth development, marked by occasional mood swings and intense emotions.

Free webinar available on literacy

February 07, 2012

Participate in this webinar to find out more about family literacy, consider what you are already doing and learn new ideas.

NCFMR

New U.S. divorce demographics from the NCFMR

January 31, 2012

The National Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University just released a new family profile titled, Marital Duration at Divorce, 2010. 

Virginia Humanities Conference

Call for Proposals - Virginia Humanities Conference

deadline Feb 12
January 31, 2012

The Virginia Humanities Conference invites proposals for papers and panel sessions that address the theme "Children and Childhood in the Humanities."

Relationship and Marriage Education

Relationship and Marriage Education resources available

January 25, 2012

Healthy Relationships California (HRC) has launched an online resource for the Relationship and Marriage Education (RME) community.

Journal of Marriage and Family open issue

February articles are open to the public and getting attention
January 20, 2012
JMF Journal Cover
from Featured Journal Articles

Does Marriage Really Make People Happier?

Study Finds Few Well-being Advantages to Marriage over Cohabitation
January 18, 2012

Benefits of Marriage Reduce over Time While Cohabiting Couples Experience Greater Happiness and Self Esteem

from Press Releases

NCFR Fellows Named for 2011

January 18, 2012

Fellow status is an honor awarded to members of NCFR who have made outstanding and enduring contributions to family science in the areas of scholarship, teaching, outreach, and professional service, including service to NCFR.

from Press Releases

Children with Gay and Lesbian Parents

January 18, 2012

Research published in the February 2012 issue of The Journal of Marriage and Family finds that most adolescent and young adults raised by gay or lesbian parents support equal rights for their families.