Tag: parenting
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Sarah Domoff, University at Albany – Problematic Media Use and Children
On University at Albany Week: What happens when kids watch too much media at a young age? Sarah Domoff, assistant professor in the department of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, looks into this. Assistant Professor Sarah Domoff is a leading expert on problematic media use during childhood. Her research and clinical work…
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Morgan Polikoff, University of Southern California – Why Aren’t Parents as Worried as Experts about COVID’s Effects on Kids?
Why aren’t parents as worried as experts about COVID’S effect on children? Morgan Polikoff, professor of education at the University of Southern California, reads up to find out. Morgan Polikoff is a professor of education at USC Rossier School of Education and Co-Director of USC EdPolicy Hub. Why Aren’t Parents as Worried as Experts about…
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Maria Kalpidou, Assumption University – Simple Secrets to Happier, More Successful Children
On Assumption University Week: How do we give our children the best chance to be successful? Maria Kalpidou, associate professor of psychology, answers this question. Maria Kalpidou is a psychology professor at Assumption University in Massachusetts with 25 years of teaching experience in child development, a parent of three, and an advocate of equal opportunities…
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Anne Pezalla, Macalester College – Gentle Parenting is Not-So-Gentle on Parents
Some parenting styles aren’t for everyone. Annie Pezalla, visiting assistant professor at Macalester College, looks into one. Dr. Pezalla’s expertise is in adolescent risk and resilience, social identities, family relationships, and narratives in health. Gentle Parenting is Not-So-Gentle on Parents There’s a parenting approach right now receiving widescale popularity, and it’s called “gentle parenting.” Yet…
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Darby Saxbe, University of Southern California – Dad Brain? How Fatherhood Changes the Brain
We’ve heard of dad bod, but how about dad brain? Darby Saxbe, professor in the psychology department at the University of Southern California, looks at how fatherhood can change the brain. Darby Saxbe is a professor in the psychology department at the University of Southern California, where she co-directs the USC Center for the Changing…
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Zachary Hart, Northern Kentucky University – Sensemaking by Parents of Children with Disabilities
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Making sense of information is crucial for parenting a special needs child. Zachary P. Hart, professor in the department of communication, explores how to do so effectively. I joined the NKU faculty in 2003. I earned my PhD in Communication from Michigan State University. I previously taught at the University…
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Aixa Marchand, Rhodes College – Parents and Virtual Learning During COVID-19
On Rhodes College Week: Parents have been substituting as teachers during the pandemic. Aixa Marchand, assistant professor of psychology and educational studies, documents the challenges of this for essential workers and others. Aixa Marchand is an assistant professor of psychology and educational studies at Rhodes College. Dr. Marchand graduated with a Ph.D. in education and…
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Joshua Goodman, Rhodes College – Parents of LGBTQ Youth
On Rhodes College Week: Not all parents know how to support their LGBTQ youth. Joshua Goodman, assistant professor of psychology, examines an online intervention tool that can help. Joshua Goodman is an assistant professor of psychology at Rhodes College. His research seeks to support the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ people and their family…
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Katie Nelson-Coffey, University of the South – Happiness Gap for Mothers
On University of the South Week: Why is there a happiness gap for mothers? Katie Nelson-Coffey, assistant professor in the department of psychology, explores this question. Katie Nelson-Coffey has taught at Sewanee since 2015. She earned a B.S. in psychology from the University of Mary Washington and an M.A. and Ph.D. in personality/social psychology from…
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Jennifer Barkin, Mercer University – Measuring How New Mothers Are Functioning
On Mercer University Week: A test to determine how new mothers are functioning is here. Jennifer Barkin, associate professor of community medicine and obstetrics, details how it measures the functioning of new mothers. Dr. Jennifer Barkin is an associate professor of community medicine and obstetrics and gynecology at Mercer University School of Medicine. A psychiatric…