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NICHD Research Perspectives
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August NICHD Research Perspectives

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American Academy of Pediatrics
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Infant Sleep Training is Effective and Safe, Study Finds

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Angela Wiley, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Applied Family Studies and Extension
from Family Focus - "Open Mic"

Obesity and the family context

by Angela Wiley, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Applied Family Studies and Extension Specialist, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The complex problem of childhood overweight and growing desperation to find effective interventions have led to hand wringing and occasional blaming of everything from parents, to schools, to individual food and beverage items. The family context is of primary importance for the younger generation, and effective intervention involves identifying and building on the strengths inherent in family contexts.

William Marsiglio, Ph.D., professor, University of Florida
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Interpreting a fatherhood legacy

by William Marsiglio, Ph.D., professor, University of Florida

When I published my first book on fatherhood, I dedicated it to my own loving father. Now, 17 years and numerous fatherhood publications later, I am in the unique position to extend a career-based tribute to my dad on what is an inauspicious Father’s Day for my family.

UNICEF
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UNICEF heath and nutrition screenings

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Stresses of poverty may impair learning ability in young children

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Baby Twins Dance To Dad's Guitar
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Baby Twins Dance To Dad's Guitar

This week’s video is a dispatch directly from the Adorable Baby Department.  It features twin baby girls who are totally delighted by their dad’s guitar playing. Don’t miss this one, folks. 

What Works for Male Children and Adolescents: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions

Girls and boys face different developmental challenges throughout childhood and adolescence. Although a number of evidence-based programs have been found to be effective at reducing risk factors for children and adolescents, many programs have differential impacts for girls and boys. Understanding what works for girls and what works for boys is critical to improving youth outcomes. Child Trends' latest research briefs examine programs and strategies that work, as well as those that don't, for each gender.

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Early Learning Counts! Tool Kit

This tool kit provides information and flyers that outline the various online resources provided for parents of young children, birth through age 5, by the Minnesota Department of Education and Working Family Resource Center.  Resources include free monthly webinars, e-newsletters, Mom Enough shows, and i-Parent Insights.

The Influence of Family Structure vs. Family Climate on Adolescent Well-Being

The research described in this brief article reminds us of the important role that family climate plays in the well-being of children and adolescents.