Human Development and Family Sciences
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Dr. Jennifer Carrano’s advice on talking to your kids about drugs
September 7, 2017Dr. Jennifer Carrano was featured in the Huffington Post’s article “How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs Without Sounding Like A PSA,”. Dr. Carrano discusses why it is important to start the conversation early, and how to use age-appropriate strategies …
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New school year, new department name, new programs and new faculty!
August 31, 2017The 2017-2018 school year has begun and there are lots of new initiatives, names and people in the HDFS department! As of July 1, the department name changed slightly to Human Development and Family Sciences, in accordance to trends in the internationa …
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Martha Buell’s take on best/worst states to have a baby
August 28, 2017Wallethub analyzed the Best & Worst States to have a baby, and Dr. Martha Buell was a featured expert. Dr. Buell discussed several points for parents to consider including the financial costs of a baby and childcare, state programs and services, an …
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Laboratory Preschool hosts Body Mechanics camp
June 22, 2017UD’s Laboratory Preschool is exploring STEM topics with children through its Body Mechanics camp this summer, a collaborative effort with the Department of Mechanical Engineering and The Perry Initiative. To learn more about this exciting camp and its …
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Father’s Day Editorial by Dr. Palkovitz
June 19, 2017Dr. Rob Palkovitz wrote an essay on Fatherhood for the News Journal–just in time for Father’s Day! Dr. Palkovitz is a recognized scholar in the field of fatherhood, and lends his expertise to fellow fathers in this piece filled with practical advice a …
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Congrats Spring 2017 Interns!
May 11, 2017Congratulations to the human services seniors in the clinical concentration who have successfully completed their final 400-hour internships! Collectively, these students provided over 8000 hours of support in local agencies where they gained professio …
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Valerie Earnshaw leads study on impact of bullying
May 9, 2017Dr. Valerie Earnshaw, along with a team of co-authors from six other states, led a study on the lasting impacts of bullying. The study was published in the online journal Pediatrics. Visit UDaily to learn about Dr. Earnshaw’s work on the experiences of …
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Human Services majors are 2017 UD Orientation Leaders
May 8, 2017Congratulations to Joey Gallo and Haylee Hildalgo, who were selected as UD Orientation Leaders for NSO 2017! They will be working all summer to welcome new students and their families to campus. Learn about the leadership role, the experiences of Joey …
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Steele Symposium recognizes student research
April 10, 2017On Friday, April 21st, HDFS undergraduate and graduate students are participating in the 32nd Annual Steele Symposium. The Steele Symposium is a student research conference hosted by the College of Education and Human Development at the University of D …
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Dr. Bahira Trask delivers keynote at UN event
April 6, 2017Dr. Bahira Trask (on the left end) is joined by fellow presenters at the UN on April 4, 2017. On Tuesday, April 4, Dr. Bahira Trask delivered a keynote address at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. The keynote address was part of the 50t …
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