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from Zippy Weekly Videos

Families and globalism

NCFR member Bahira Sherif Trask gave this interesting TEDx lecture on her area of expertise—families and globalism. Check it out!

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.

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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.

for Members and CFLEs ONLY

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.

from Video Lexicon

Bill Doherty and the "Couples on the Brink" project

Former NCFR president, professor, and Marriage and Family Therapist Bill Doherty discusses the creation of the Couples on the Brink Project in Minnesota, which offers a new type of counseling to married couples considering divorce.

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.

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Obligations (1950)

In this short film from 1950, we learn to honor our family obligations! Obligations and chores had less competition when evening entertainment was limited to playing bridge and listening to vacuum tube radios. Although 60 years have elapsed, many of the film’s good ideas are lasting ones - learning good manners, organizing one’s home, watching finances carefully and practicing good nutrition habits. Enjoy!