As we gear up to celebrate Father’s Day this weekend, it’s important to think about just how significant father figures are to children. Fathers can be involved in their children’s lives in many ways that extend beyond the traditional role of economic provider. That’s why Citizen Father Project operates with the mission of fathers working [...]
Fan of the Amazing Race TV show? Try it Minnesota-style in the 4th annual Gopher Adventure Race (GAR) coming this fall on Friday, October 4 throughout the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. Last year was a huge success and this year will be no different. Completely organized and managed by the Recreation, Park and [...]
June begins Get Outdoors Month, a time when many kids will begin youth summer sports. To ensure children and adolescents engage in high quality sport experiences, my colleagues and I at the College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) offer ways for coaches and parents to create positive experiences for kids of all ages and [...]
More than 400,000 children and youth under 18 are in the foster care system in the U.S., according to the National Foster Parent Association. As we wrap up National Foster Care Month, I’d like to share our research from the University of Minnesota’s CEHD (College of Education and Human Development) to help bring awareness to children [...]
For more than a decade my research has focused on self-injury in children and adults with developmental disabilities. In collaboration with Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, I’ve led a Self Injurious Behavior Project. Through funding from the National Institute of Health (NIH), this project focuses on self-injury occurring in children and adults with significant communicative, motor [...]