Jessie Anderson: Outstanding Student in Individual and Family Studies
Jessie Anderson of Merrimac, Massachusetts is the outstanding student in child development and family relations, individual and families studies concentration.
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Caron speaks to Bangor Metro about sex talk with kids of every age
Bangor Metro interviewed professor of family relations and human sexuality Sandra Caron about opportunities to talk to children about sex, noting that it’s not a “one-and-done” situation.
Read morePuhlman to join ‘Maine Calling’ program about how parents can cope with pandemic stress
Daniel Puhlman, an assistant professor of family studies at the University of Maine and licensed marriage and family therapist, will participate in a “Maine Calling” discussion about how parents can handle the additional stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Male Athletes Against Violence release ‘Hands Are Not for Hitting’ videos
The University of Maine’s Male Athletes Against Violence group released videos of members reading the children’s book “Hands Are Not for Hitting,” and are making them available to local elementary schools.
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Maine Schools in Focus: What Educators Need to Know About High-Conflict Family Relationships
Although the idea of engaging with families in the midst of divorce or separation is terrifying to many teachers, the unique position of educators makes them particularly well situated to make a difference in the child’s life.
Read moreDellaMattera talks with WalletHub about Thanksgiving in Maine
Julie DellaMattera, University of Maine associate professor and director of the School of Educational Leadership, Higher Education and Human Development, was interviewed by WalletHub for a report about the best states for Thanksgiving celebrations in 2020.
Read moreRebecca Blodgett: Outstanding Student in Individual and Family Studies
Rebecca Blodgett of Parkman, Maine is the 2020 outstanding student in Child Development and Family Relations, Individual and Family Studies concentration. Rebecca studied abroad in China during her time at UMaine and was involved in several extracurricular activities, including Alternative Breaks. Hometown: Parkman, Maine High School: Piscataquis Community High School in Guilford Parents: Joanne Morin […]
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