Publications - Parenting/Caregiver Advice and Support

When Being a Grandma Isn't So Grand: 4 Keys to L.O.V.E. Your Grandchild's Parents, by Donne Davis, 2012.

Pride and Joy: A Guide to Understanding Your Child's Emotions and Solving Family Problems, by K. Barish, Center for Parenting Education, 2012.

School Absenteeism, Mental Health Problems Linked, by Janice Wood, Psych Central , Dec 25 2011.

“Students who miss a lot of school often have symptoms of psychiatric disorders, according to a new study. ”

Working May Help Mom's Mental Health, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , Dec 13 2011.

“Getting out of the house and working appears to be a healthy tonic for mothers as researchers discover being a stay-at-home mom is associated with higher bouts of depression. ”

White Parents, Black Children: Experiencing Transracial Adoption, by Darron T. Smith, Cardell K. Jacobson, Brenda G. Juárez, Nov 11 2011.

“  White Parents, Black Children looks at the difficult issue of race in transracial adoptions--particularly the adoption by white parents of children from different racial and ethic groups. Despite the long history of troubled and fragile race relations in the United States, some people believe the United States may be entering a post-racial state where race no longer matters, citing evidence like the increasing number of transracial adoptions to make this point. However, White Parents, Black Children argues that racism remains a factor for many children of transracial adoptions. Black children raised in white homes are not exempt from racism, and white parents are often naive about the experiences their children encounter.  ”

Dad's Involvement Improves Child Outcomes, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , Aug 31 2011.

“A new study suggests active participation by the father in child-raising activities improves academic performance and behavior in the kids. ”

Why Maternity Leave Is Important, by Meredith Melnick, Time Magazine, Jul 21 2011.

“ According to a new demographic analysis from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), the answer is a reassuring no. The study found that working doesn’t lower the quality of parenting overall — or even worsen the load of parental stress. ”

Rethinking Shaken Baby Syndrome, by Joseph Shapiro, NPR , Jun 29 2011.

“The dispute over shaken baby syndrome is a bitter civil war. On one side, doctors, lawyers and other experts say the diagnosis is key to winning convictions of people accused of the most horrible acts of child abuse. Opponents say the diagnosis is used too freely and that sometimes, innocent people go to prison. ”

Time to focus on sad dads, by Tara Parker-Pope, New York Times , Mar 17 2011.

“Much is known about postpartum depression in women, but now researchers are calling attention to the plight of depressed fathers. ”

The Family ADHD Solution: A Scientific Approach to Maximizing Your Child's Attention and Minimizing Parental Stress, by Mark Bertin, MD, Feb 1 2011.

“Dr. Mark Bertin, developmental pediatrician, simplifies ADHD and offers caregivers information regarding origin, treatment, and symptom presentation of ADHD. ”

The Parents' Guide to Psychological First Aid: Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Predictable Life Crises, by G. Koocher & A. La Greca, Center for Parenting Education, 2011.

The Sacred Work of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, by Elaine K. Williams, 2011.

New mothers get enough sleep, just not good sleep, by Amy Norton, Reuters , Aug 30 2010.

“Researchers from West Virginia University in followed a group of new mothers and found, on average, the women got just over 7 hours of sleep a night during their babies' first four months. But the study found that sleep is also frequently disrupted with the women typically being awake for a total of two hours a night which was worrying as sleep problems and exhaustion may contribute to postpartum depression and impact work performance. ”

Defining a Successful Parent, by Lisa Belkin, New York Times , Jul 19 2010.

“Cultivating and informing and monitoring are what parents are supposed to do, no? ”

Play, Then Eat: Shift May Bring Gains at School, by Tara Parker-Pope, New York Times , Jan 25 2010.

“A simple scheduling switch - moving recess before lunch - may improve children’s eating habits and behavior in school. ”