Previous News Releases
Oswald wins National Council on Family Relation's Osborne Award
Posted Noverember 11, 2009
Ramona Oswald, associate professor in the Department of Human and Community Development, has received the Ernest G. Osborne Award for excellence in teaching from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Click here for the full story.
Does Father Involvement Predict School Success?
Posted October 8, 2009
A story on a Journal of Educational Psychology article co-authored by Brent McBride, HCD graduate student Justin Dyer and others appeared on the University of Guelph's Father Involvement Research Alience website on August 9, 2009.
President White To Speak at Pampered Chef® Family Resiliency Lecture
Posted October 5, 2009
University of Illinois President B. Joseph White will speak on “Brilliant Futures for America’s Children” at this fall’s Pampered Chef® Family Resiliency Lecture in the Alice Campbell Alumni Center on Thursday, October 15, at 7 p.m. Click here for details.
U of I Scientist: Public Policy Should Promote Family Mealtimes
Posted September 9, 2009
Updated October 12, 2009
Professor and Director of the Family Resiliency Center Barbara Fiese's recomendations appearing in a recent issue of the Social Policy Report are featured in this University News Bureau story. The story has been picked up by the following outlets and reporters:
Brian Reid at the Washing Post.
Lee Bowman of Scripps Howard News Service at NewsChief.com and reporternews.com.
Leslie Postal at the Orlando Sentinal.
Catherine Holecko at About.com.
Jeff Reinartz of the Austin News.
Lee Bowman of the Nashua Telegraph
A Minute With... Gale Summerfield, Expert on Women in Developing Nations
Posted September 4, 2009
Gale Summerfield (professor of Human and Community Development and director of the Women and Gender in Global Perspectives Program at Illinois) was interviewed by Craig Chamberlain for the University News Bureau's series A Minute With . Click here to view the story.
High-School Put-downs Make It Hard for Students to Learn
Posted September 2, 2009
Christy Lleras' research focusing on verbal harassment in public and private high schools is featured in this story by Matt Cherry at CNN.
Laurie Kramer's work featured in new book
Posted September 2, 2009
Associate Dean Laurie Kramer's work is featured in a chapter of Po Bronson's new book NurtureShock. Her work is given a high profile in this interview on Good Morining America from August 31, 2009.
Lyndal Khaw interviewed on Chicago Public Radio
Posted August 19, 2009
On August 14th, Chicago Public Radio aired an interview with Lyndal Khaw about her research on role ambiguity and the process of leaving domestic violence. Click here to listen to the interview.
A Minute With... child development expert Brent McBride
Posted August 18, 2009
The University News Bureau's series A Minute With asks Brent McBride "What can parents of pre-school students do to ease the transition from home to school?" Click here to view the story.
Parental influences differ in determing child's later academic success
Posted August 12, 2009
Brent McBride's research focusing on fathers' early involvement in children's schooling and later academic success is featured in this story by the University of Illinois News Bureau.
Jennifer Hardesty and Lyndal Khaw featured in CNN story
Posted August 5, 2009
Jennifer Hardesty and Lyndal Khaw's research on ending abusive relationships is featured in a CNN story by Patty Lane: "Leaving abuse can be lengthy, risky process". A simillar story has also appeared in Medical News Today.
US News and World Report article on siblings
Posted August 5, 2009
Check out this article by Lindsay Lyon of US News and World Report quoting (among others) Professor Laurie Kramer titled "7 Ways Your Siblings May Have Shaped You".
HCD Student Lyndal Khaw wins National Teaching Award
HCD graduate student Lyndal Khaw is one of two ACES students and seven faculty honored by the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) at the organization's 55th annual conference on June 19, 2009. Details are here.
For Abused Women, Leaving Is a Complex and Confusing Proces
Jennifer Hardesty's research on abused women is featured in a story by Phyllis Picklesimer on the ACES News website. To read the story click here.
Dad's Early Connection With Child Determines For Later School Involvement
A story on a Journal of Educational Psychology article co-authored by HCD graduate student Justin Dyer appeared in the June 24, 2009 edition fo Science 360 News and can be viewed here.
Angles Among Us
WCIA News featured Linda Tortorelli, The Autism Program and The Family Resiliency Center in their "Angels Among Us" segment. Posted May 22, 2009
http://illinoishomepage.net/content/fulltext/?cid=85321
Ability Grouping in Elementary School Hampers Minority Students' Literacy
Christy Lleras, Ph.D. April 21, 2009
http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0421ability.html
College of ACES Awards
Joe Pleck, Ph.D. April 27, 2007
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3979.html
Youth Activities Help Teens Gain Independence with Less Family Conflict
Reed Larson, Ph.D. April 20, 2007
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3976.html
Expert to Discuss Contributing Factors to Teenage Risk and Resilience
Laurie Kramer, Ph.D. April 4, 2007
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3961.html
Rainbow Families Parenting Conference Set for May 19
Ramona Oswald, Ph.D. February 28, 2007
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3926.html
Youth Activities Help Teens Gain Independence with Less Family Conflict
Robin Jarrett, Ph.D. February 21, 2007
Reed Larson, Ph.D.
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3915.html
Family Fun Planned for Mar. 3 Opening of Family Resiliency Center
Aaron Ebata, Ph.D. February 20, 2007
Laurie Kramer, Ph.D.
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3910.html
2007 ACES Academy for Global Engagement Scholars Selected
Neil Knobloch, Ph.D. February 6, 2007
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3894.html
Survey Asks 3,000 Illinois Farmers What Legal Issues Are Important
Anne Heinze Silvis February 6, 2007
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3896.html
Illinois Farmers Making More with Less By Selling Direct
Leslie Cooperband January 4, 2007
Anne Heinze Silvis
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3864.html
Faith-Based Groups Foster Teens’ Growth
Reed Larson, Ph.D. December 13, 2006
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3844.html
Parents’ Conversational Style Contributes to Child’s Security
Kelly Bost, Ph.D. November 8, 2006
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3794.html
Parents Unprepared for Child-Care Disruptions
Angela Wiley, Ph.D. November 3, 2006
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3788.html
ACES Faculty Learn Global Solutions to Local Problems
Angela Wiley, Ph.D. October 24, 2006
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3781.html
It’s 2006, But “Coming Out” Is Still Difficult for Korean-American Daughters
Ramona Oswald, Ph.D. October 11, 2006
Angela Wiley, Ph.D.
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3773.html
Responding to Your Baby’s Distress
Nancy McElwain, Ph.D. October 10, 2006
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3769.html
U of I Study: Parent’s Conversational Style Contributes to Child’s Security
Kelly Bost, Ph.D. September 26, 2006
Brent McBride, Ph.D.
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3763.html
Child Custody with Abusive Ex-Spouse? Study Shows How Women Decide
Jennifer Hardesty, Ph.D. September 18, 2006
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3756.html
U of I Study: Day-Care Centers, Parent Unprepared for Child-Care Disruptions
Angela Wiley, Ph.D. August 22, 2006
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3730.html
Distressed By Your Baby’s Distress? How You Respond Matters
Nancy McElwain, Ph.D. July 26, 2006
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3716.html
Family Values: What Family, Whose Values?
Ramona Oswald, Ph.D. June 21, 2006
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3220.html
U of I Extension Applauds Parents on National Parents’ Day
Angela Wiley, Ph.D. June 17, 2006
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3703.html
Done Right, Today’s Casual Family Meals Are Nothing to Feel Guilty About
Laurie Kramer, Ph.D. May 15, 2006
Angela Wiley, Ph.D.
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3646.html
Global Awakening for ACES Faculty
Angela Wiley, Ph.D. May 11, 2006
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3642.html
This Commencement Address Aimed at Grads’ Families
Angela Wiley, Ph.D. May 8, 2006
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3636.html
College of ACES Award Winners
Angela Wiley, Ph.D. April 26, 2006
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3626.html
Statewide Leadership Conference
Anne Heinze Silvis April 13, 2006
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3608.html
Close Friendship Can Compensate for Poor Sibling Bond
Nancy McElwain, Ph.D. April 5, 2006
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3599.html
Mealtimes: Opportunities for Raising Resilient Children
Reed Larson, Ph.D. April 4, 2006
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3592.html
Family Mealtime—A Tradition that Isn’t Being Skipped
Reed Larson, Ph.D. April 3, 2006
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3589.html
Close Friendship Can Compensate for Poor Sibling Bond—and Vice Versa
Nancy McElwain, Ph.D. February 7, 2006
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3529.html
Study Links Early Friendships with High-Quality Sibling Relationships
Laurie Kramer, Ph.D. January 25, 2006
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3509.html
What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Angela Wiley, Ph.D. January 23, 2006
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3506.html
Americans Must Put Children and Families First, Expert Says
Laurie Kramer, Ph.D. December 19, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3455.html
Mothers’ Beliefs Influence Fathers’ Parenting Behaviors
Brent McBride, Ph.D. December 19, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3459.html
Expert Tells How Communities and Families Can Build Strong Youth
Laurie Kramer, Ph.D. November 14, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3413.html
Extracurricular Activities Teach Kids Real-Life Skills
Reed Larson, Ph.D. November 7, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3403.html
Telecommunications in Rural Illinois
Cindy Erickson November 7, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3409.html
Making Your Family More Resilient
Laurie Kramer, Ph.D. October 25, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3378.html
Parenting 24/7 Website is a Valuable Resource
Aaron Ebata, Ph.D. September 15, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3338.html
Experts to Speak on Importance of High-Quality Early Child Care
Judy Hartley September 13, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3337.html
Mothers’ Beliefs Influence Fathers’ Parenting Behaviors
Brent McBride, Ph.D. August 29, 2005
Kelly Bost, Ph.D.
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3314.html
School Clubs, Community Youth Programs Teach Kids Real-Life Skills
Reed Larson, Ph.D. August 15, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3298.html
Program Provides a Jump Start to Sustainable Farming
Leslie Cooperband June 21, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3221.html
Top Ten Ways to Make Your Family More Resilient
Laurie Kramer, Ph.D. June 20, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3214.html
Father Help Children Succeed in School
Brent McBride, Ph.D. June 13, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3203.html
Surviving the Dinner Hour Crash
Reed Larson, Ph.D. June 2, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3195.html
Extension Leadership Conference Set
Anne Heinze Silvis May 24, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3175.html
Organics from Seed to Table Tour—June 23
Leslie Cooperband May 6, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3155.html
Parents Don’t Have to Be Perfect if They Use Ordinary Family Magic
Laurie Kramer, Ph.D. April 28, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3146.html
Children Benefit from Doing Work That Matters
Angela Wiley, Ph.D. April 18, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3131.html
Surrender the Remote! Turn of the TV Week is April 25-May 1
Aaron Ebata, Ph.D. April 18, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3128.html
Extension Leadership Conference Set
Anne Heinze Silvis March 24, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3092.html
Parenting with an Abusive Ex-Spouse
Jennifer Hardesty, Ph.D. March 17, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3083.html
Treating Children Fairly
Laurie Kramer, Ph.D. February 16, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3041.html
Community to Discuss “No Child Left Behind” Act
Laurie Kramer, Ph.D. February 7, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3015.html
Plans to Farm Take Root Early
Angela Wiley, Ph.D. February 7, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3018.html
Fathers Help Children Succeed in School
Brent McBride, Ph.D. February 2, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3012.html
Counting M&M’s: Must You Be Excruciatingly Fair with Your Children?
Laurie Kramer, Ph.D. February 1, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3003.html
Fathers Interest in Child’s School Life Can Override Negative Influences
Bren McBride, Ph.D February 1, 2005
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news2999.html