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https://www.ifound.org/files/5914/4838/5784/InsideOutBrochure_FINAL.pdf
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Inside-Out Connections, a program of the Initiative Foundation
2.7 million U.S. children have a parent behind bars. This booklet is designed to help moms, dads, and caregivers answer children’s questions about jail and prison.
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Internal Dynamics of Families
Family Law and Public Policy
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Research Brief
https://www.bgsu.edu/ncfmr/resources/data/family-profiles/wu-prevalence-grandparenthood-fp-18-03.html
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National Center for Family & Marriage Research
2014 survey data identifies the prevalence of grandparenthood among adults aged 50 and older and examines their demographic characteristics.
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Internal Dynamics of Families
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Research Brief
https://www.bgsu.edu/ncfmr/resources/data/family-profiles/wu-grandparent-characteristics-age-fp-18-04.html
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National Center for Family & Marriage Research
Data from the 2014 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) compares midlife grandparents to those at older ages across demographic characteristics.
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Internal Dynamics of Families
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Research Brief
https://www.bgsu.edu/ncfmr/resources/data/family-profiles/wu-grandparenthood-residency-fp-18-05.html
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National Center for Family & Marriage Research
2014 survey data illustrates differences in age, race/ethnicity, and educational attainment between grandparents who live with grandchildren and those who don't.
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Internal Dynamics of Families
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https://www.westbowpress.com/Bookstore/BookSearchResults.aspx?Search=preserving%20family%20ties
An Authoritative Guide To Understanding Divorce and Child Custody, for Parents and Family Professionals
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WestBow Press
An overview of the complex legal and social factors involved in the child custody and divorce process with an emphasis on creating positive child outcomes.
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Family Law and Public Policy
Parent Education and Guidance
Internal Dynamics of Families
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https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/
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Sesame Workshop
Bilingual videos, storybooks, and digital activities on topics such as divorce, grief, resilience, coping with incarceration, and traumatic experiences.
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Internal Dynamics of Families
Family Health
Parent Education and Guidance
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http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/news.html
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KidsHealth
Tips for parents by KidsHealth from the Nemours Foundation.
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Internal Dynamics of Families
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http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-to-Talk-so-Little-Kids-Will-Listen/Joanna-Faber/9781501131639
A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7
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Simon & Schuster
A guide for parents and caregivers to tweak techniques based on specific children's needs. Includes a chapter on autism and sensory disorders.
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Internal Dynamics of Families
Parent Education and Guidance
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http://www.gundersenhealth.org/ncptc/jacob-wetterling-resource-center/
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Gundersen Health System
JWRC works to end all forms of child abuse and neglect through training, education, advocacy, prevention and awareness, providing care and treatment for all ages.
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Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
Internal Dynamics of Families
Interpersonal Relationships
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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http://www.gundersenhealth.org/ncptc/trainings-education/on-demand-trainings/
On-Demand Trainings
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Gundersen Health System
Webinars on a variety of topics related to ending all forms of child maltreatment. Topics include advocacy, bullying, corporal punishment, prevention, and more.
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Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
Internal Dynamics of Families
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Interpersonal Relationships
Family Health
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Research Brief
https://www.bookstore.ksre.k-state.edu/pubs/MF3196s.pdf
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Kansas State University
Major disasters can profoundly affect child development. This research-based fact sheet is for parents and other primary caregivers. English version also available
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Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
Internal Dynamics of Families
Interpersonal Relationships
Counseling and Therapy
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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Research Brief
https://www.bookstore.ksre.k-state.edu/pubs/MF3196.pdf
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Kansas State University
Major disasters can profoundly affect child development. This research-based fact sheet is for parents and other primary caregivers. Spanish version also available
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Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
Internal Dynamics of Families
Interpersonal Relationships
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Counseling and Therapy
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https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/s-costsp/
Planning for Adoption: Knowing the Costs and Resources
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children & Families
For families interested in adoption, this factsheet explains the wide range of expenses associated with the various types of adoption and offers multiple resources
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Internal Dynamics of Families
Family Law and Public Policy
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/reunificacion/
Reunification: Bringing Your Children Home From Foster Care
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children & Families
For families working toward reunification, this factsheet offers a general overview of the entire process, from foster care to returning and living at home.
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Family Law and Public Policy
Internal Dynamics of Families
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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/ncfr-report/focus/sleep-overview-and-introduction
How did you sleep last night? Don’t lose any sleep over it. Let me sleep on it. Sleep well! — we talk about sleep a lot in day-to-day conversation!
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Internal Dynamics of Families
Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
Family Health
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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/ncfr-report/focus/are-you-awake
Multiple indicators are linked with marital outcomes, including sleep quality, sleep disturbances, sleep disorders, and even congruence of spousal sleep patterns.
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Internal Dynamics of Families
Family Health
Interpersonal Relationships
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/ncfr-report/focus/beginners-again-and-again
Any change in either partner, their relationship, or their environment may disrupt their system of bedsharing, and then they are beginners again.
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Internal Dynamics of Families
Interpersonal Relationships
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/ncfr-report/focus/infant-sleep-arrangements-and-family-system
The topic of how parents should structure their infants’ sleep has been highly controversial and, for parents and professionals alike, very confusing.
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Parent Education and Guidance
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Internal Dynamics of Families
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/ncfr-report/focus/impact-sleep-marital-satisfaction-during-transition-parenthood
Two major changes after the birth of a child among married couples in developed countries are increased fatigue and decreased marital satisfaction.
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Internal Dynamics of Families
Interpersonal Relationships
Family Health
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/ncfr-report/focus/empowerment-and-knowledge-guiding-parents-creating-healthy-infant-sleep-routines
A variety of different safe sleep routines are recommended for infants, and many of them identified as the only safe routine.
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Internal Dynamics of Families
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Parent Education and Guidance
Family Life Education Methodology
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https://www.ncfr.org/ncfr-report/focus/why-rates-bedsharing-infants-are-rising
“Bedsharing” refers to a parent (usually the mother) and infant sharing the same adult bed for all or part of the night.
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Interpersonal Relationships
Internal Dynamics of Families
Family Law and Public Policy
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https://www.ncfr.org/ncfr-report/focus/ambivalence-new-research-co-sleeping-united-states
Most Family Science literature overlooks the “forgotten third” of parenting, that is, the approximately eight hours of “sleep” needed per day.
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Internal Dynamics of Families
Family Health
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https://www.ncfr.org/ncfr-report/focus/benefits-bedtime-routines-preschoolers-and-their-families
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that preschoolers sleep 10 to 13 hours daily to maximize their health, well-being, and development.
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Internal Dynamics of Families
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Parent Education and Guidance
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https://www.ncfr.org/ncfr-report/focus/parents-children-and-sleep-deprivation
As a mother of three growing boys—ages 9, 5, and 3 years—I can honestly say that my husband and I have not had an uninterrupted night of sleep since 2007.
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Internal Dynamics of Families
Interpersonal Relationships
Family Health
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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