New early-view articles are available for subscribers of the Journal of Marriage and Family.

Congratulations to NCFR members Kristy Y. Shih, Ph.D., and Rachel Arocho, Ph.D. for recently starting new positions.

On Sept. 6, 2018, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Health and Human Services proposed new regulations that would keep some undocumented immigrant children in detention longer than the currently allowed 20 days.

Where does joy hide in our day-to-day lives, and what would a world built to be more joyful look like? Ingrid Fetell Lee studies joy, and shares some of her findings in this excerpt from her TED Talk. 

Our hearts go out to all the families and individuals that face the aftermath of natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires. Always remember to take care of your family and home first before helping others.

The September 2018 issue is devoted to the topic Military and Veteran‐Connected Families: Advances in Theory and Methodology and was co-edited by NCFR members Casey J. Totenhagen, Ph.D., and David L. Albright, Ph.D., M.S.W. 

Jennifer L. Doty, Ph.D., CFLE, has started a new position as assistant professor youth development and prevention science in the Department of Families, Youth, and Community Sciences at the University of Florida.

The child development and family studies major at University of North Texas at Dallas is the newest program to meet the criteria for the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential.

Two journals published by the American Psychological Association (APA) seek manuscripts for coordinated special issues on substance use disorders and addictions.

Technology can help us solve many problems in our lives, but do we sometimes ask it to do too much? That's the question asked in this clever commercial where a man living in a smart home gets himself into a bit of a mess. This ad is from Rema 1000, a Norwegian supermarket chain, whose philosophy is encapsulated in their tagline "simplicity is king." 

The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) is proud to recognize Shelley M. MacDermid Wadsworth, Ph.D., as the 2018 recipient of the Felix Berardo Scholarship Award, which is given to NCFR members whose work has been noted for excellence in mentoring one or more junior colleagues.

The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) is proud to recognize Natasha A.Cox, M.A., as the 2018 recipient of the Jessie Bernard Outstanding Research Proposal from a Feminist Perspective Award, which is given to a graduate student or new professional who has demonstrated excellence in research and potential contribution to feminist scholarship.

Kimberly A. Crossman, Ph.D., is the 2018 recipient of the Jessie Bernard Outstanding Contribution to Feminist Scholarship Paper, which is given to a graduate student or new professional who has demonstrated excellence in research and potential contribution to feminist scholarship.

Caroline M. Sanner, Ph.D., is the 2018 recipient of the NCFR Student Award, which is given to an NCFR graduate student member who has demonstrated excellence as a student and shows great potential for contributing to Family Science.

Ijeoma Opara, M.P.H., LMSW, is the 2018 recipient of the John L. and Harriette P. McAdoo Dissertation Award, which provides support for the recipient to complete an approved doctoral dissertation with a focus on issues impacting ethnic minority families.

Hyanghee Lee, Ph.D., is the 2018 recipient of the Ruth Hathaway Jewson Award, which funds the best dissertation proposal submitted by a doctoral candidate in Family Science.

Paul R. Amato, Ph.D., and Sarah E. Patterson, Ph.D., are the 2018 recipients of the Reuben Hill Award, which is given to the author(s) of an outstanding article or book that combines theory and methodology to analyze and interpret a significant family issue.

Francesca Adler-Baeder, Ph.D., CFLE, and Ted G. Futris, Ph.D., CFLE, are the 2018 recipients of the Margaret E. Arcus Outstanding Family Life Educator Award, which recognizes NCFR member(s) who have made significant contributions to the field of Family Life Education through research, theory, publication, practice, program development, and/or training.

Maureen A. Perry-Jenkins, Ph.D., is the 2018 recipient of the Ernest W. Burgess Award, which recognizes an NCFR member's outstanding scholarly achievement in the study of families.

The U.N. Human Development Report Office has released its 2018 Statistical Update for download online. This report provides an overview of the state of human development — snapshots of current conditions as well as long-term trends in human development achievements.

More than half of U.S. teens (54%) report that they spend too much time on their cell phones and have taken steps to cut back on their screen time and use of social media and video games, according to studies from the Pew Research Center. 

In an effort to improve its transparency and stewardship over the clinical trials it funds, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released a definition and set of case studies that make a clear distinction between clinical trials and basic research.

The Affiliate Councils Board of the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) has two immediate openings that will begin in November, following the 2018 NCFR Annual Conference in San Diego, California. Members of any state/regional or student affiliate council are invited to apply.

The October 2018 issue of Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science is now available for subscribers and features reflections on "doing family", articles on relationship quality and individual well-being, and life satisfaction.