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William Marsiglio
from Family Focus on Fatherhood

An Expanded Vision of Fathering and Youth Work

by William Marsiglio, Professor of Sociology, University of Florida

Although the multilayered cultural narrative of American fathering is slowly evolving in progressive ways, the word “fathering,” for too many, still signals notions of paternity, breadwinning, or something nebulous about “being there.” “Mothering,” on the other hand, more readily conjures up sentiments tied to nurturance, caregiving—the core stuff of relationships.

What to Do On a Date - 1950
from Zippy Weekly Videos

What to Do On a Date - 1950

This film is vintage family life education at its best. This 50s-era educational short film seeks to teach adolescents how to have a successful date.  The educational consultant for the film is NCFR's own Evelyn Millis Duvall, our late Executive Director from several terms ago.  Enjoy a trip back 60 years.

from New Parenting Wisdom Book available

Wisdom for Parents

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from Funding your Research

NCFR Conference Audio Recording - Experts from NIH and NICHD explain the grant award process

Wendy Nilson, Ph.D., NIH; Valerie Maholmes, Ph.D., NICHD, speak about funding opportunities in social sciences that are available to researchers.

for Members ONLY

Cohabitation Plenary Session - Video Recording

Two leading scholars will offer a plenary on cohabitation. Dr. Scott Stanley, Research Professor, Department of Psychology, and Co-Director of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver, will discuss risk and findings from an ongoing longitudinal study in his presentation. Dr. Pamela Smock, Professor of Sociology and Research Professor in the Population Studies Center, University of Michigan, will cite recent evidence from social science research and examine the meanings of cohabitation in the United States as they vary by social class, gender, and race/ethnicity.

from 2009 NCFR Conference Recordings

The Marriage-Go-Round: Partnership Turnover in the U.S. and Other Western Countries - Video Recording

Andrew J. Cherlin, Ph.D., Griswold Professor of Sociology and Public Policy at Johns Hopkins University

Americans today marry more repeatedly and have more live-in partners than people in any other Western country. American children, more than any others, must cope with the frequent and often disruptive comings and goings of parents and parents’ partners. Dr. Cherlin will compare U.S. data with that from other countries; discuss the roots of this distinctive pattern; review the strength and limitations of the evidence of the effects on children; and discuss the implications for family policy.

for Members ONLY

Valuing Children: Rethinking the Economics of the Family - Video Recording

Nancy Folbre, Professor of Economics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

How can we measure and value the time and money that parents devote to children? Why is public support for childrearing so limited and uneven? Answers to these questions can inform the development of a progressive, pro-family agenda that extends beyond early childhood education and paid family leave to consider overall patterns of government spending and tax reform.

Introduction of Speaker: Maureen Perry-Jenkins

Session Presider: Anisa Zvonkovic

for Members ONLY

Is Child Well-being in the U.S. Improving or Declining? - Video Recording

Paul Amato is Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Demography, the Pennsylvania State University. He is also a past Program Chair and Section Chair of NCFR and winner of the 2008 Burgess Award and Reuben Hill Award.

Observers disagree over whether children's well-being is improving or declining in the United States. Broad statements about children's well-being are problematic, however, because well-being is a multidimensional construct, and not all indicators have changed in the same direction. This presentation reviews evidence on various aspects of children's well-being (such as health, academic achievement, and poverty) and describes structural and policy factors that are linked with shifts in these outcomes.

Introduction of Speaker: David Demo

Session Presider: Anisa Zvonkovic, 2008 Program Chair

for Members ONLY

The Effects of Relationship/Marriage Education on Youth and Nonmarried Adults- Audio Recording

Building a Model of Relationships Education for Youth, Jennifer Kerpelman, Joe Pittman, Francesca Adler-Baeder

Premarital Education in Late Adolescence and Young Adulthood, Steven M. Graham, Nathaniel M. Lambert, Kay Pasley, Frank Fincham

Remarriage and Stepfamily Education With Non-married Adults, Brian Higginbotham, Linda Skogrand

Examining Marital Status as a Moderator of Relationship Education With Non-married Adults, Francesca Adler-Baeder, Angela Bradford, Christiana Russell, Scott Ketring, Tom Smith

The Impact of PREPARE on Engaged Couples' Behaviors, Attitudes and Relationship Quality, Ted G. Futris, Tiffiany M. Aholou, Desiree M. Seponski

Discussant: Jeffry Larson

Co-chairs: Francesca Adler-Bader, Ted Futris

for Members ONLY

Is Child Well-being in the U.S. Improving or Declining? - Audio Recording