Department News

Adolescent sleep problems linked with being bullied
January 11, 2019
Home-packed lunches include more vegetables if children help, study finds
December 20, 2018
ACES PhD student LaKisha David facilitating monumental reunions of ancestral families separated during the Transatlantic Slave Trade
December 4, 2018
Racial diversity increases student leadership skills, especially for white students
August 1, 2018
Division of Nutritional Sciences at U of I celebrates 50 years
July 31, 2018
Family food involvement at preschool age positively influences eating habits
May 21, 2018
Sleep better, parent better: Study shows link between maternal sleep and permissive parenting
May 17, 2018
Bipartisan coalition secures release of $10 million to University of Illinois Extension
May 7, 2018
Culinary programs in schools offer benefits to children, set stage for healthier habits
May 2, 2018
ACES 2018 Funk Award recipients recognized at banquet
April 10, 2018
Tax credit paid in advance over the year vs. lump sum lessens stress and depression for low-income families
April 10, 2018
‘An Illinois Legacy Continues’ event celebrates Home Economics, Child Development Lab anniversaries
March 29, 2018
Evaluation of I-TOPP examines the process and outcomes of transdisciplinary doctoral training program
February 22, 2018
When trauma touches the classroom: U of I Extension workshops train teachers to offer hope
February 19, 2018
What predicts the quality of children’s friendships? Study shows cognition and emotion together play a role
February 13, 2018
Nickols-Richardson named Interim Associate Dean and Director of Extension
January 31, 2018
What makes a community feel more tolerant or supportive for lesbian, gay, and bisexual parents?
December 21, 2017
A walk at the mall or the park? New study shows, for moms and daughters, a walk in the park is best
November 16, 2017
A mother’s support helps children learn to regulate negative emotions, but what happens when mom gets distressed?
November 9, 2017
Co-parenting after the end of a violent marriage: What does the first year look like?
November 1, 2017
Genetic predisposition may put a person at risk of higher triglycerides, but adopting a healthy diet can help
October 18, 2017
New book explores chasing the American dream in rural trailer parks
October 13, 2017
A happier emotional climate at mealtimes may mean healthier food choices by children
October 4, 2017
2017-18 ACES Global Academy Announced: Partnerships for Global Impact
September 28, 2017
Got a picky eater? How ‘nature and nurture’ may be influencing eating behavior in young children
September 14, 2017
Relationship science: How can couples keep moving forward
September 6, 2017
Study examines dietary fats’ impact on healthy, obese adults
August 31, 2017
Social norms, lack of support may keep many African American moms from breastfeeding
August 29, 2017
Paper examines links between parents’ earnings, gender roles, mental health
August 15, 2017
How do dads fit in? Engaging fathers in family-centered early intervention services for children
July 31, 2017

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