The family is one of the first points of socialization (Maccoby, 2007) and is an important setting where dietary habits are first cultivated (Scaglioni et al., 2018).
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The word neurodiversity refers to the concept that there are different ways people’s brains are wired to process the world. As a result, all sorts of brains – or neurotypes – exist. Even though every person in a society may have a different way of processing information, there are patterns of wiring that are more unique than others and may require individualized types of support.
Neurodiversity has gained popularity in the past few years. What exactly is it? If you look within a crowd of people, you will notice how everyone looks different on the outside. For example, you may notice how people can have different hair color, skin color, body types, and more. These differences create diversity in our society.
Life is filled with moments that naturally inspire change (e.g., birthdays, the start of a new season, or the beginning of a new job/role). These “fresh starts” allow us to pause, reflect, and reset our priorities. Research shows that fresh starts can be powerful motivators, particularly when it comes to improving financial habits.
Children’s temperament influences their social-emotional competence and behavior. In our most recent blog post, we addressed possible ways to intervene when needed to support positive outcomes for all children and some of the existing research focused on temperament-based interventions. To recap, Iverson and Garstein (2018) suggest four goals of temperament-based interventions.
Yavuz-Müren and colleagues (2022) summarize some of the temperament-based interventions that exist. According to these researchers, interventions can be universal (e.g., used with all children to prevent temperament-related problems) or targeted (e.g., used with specific children who need additional support). Overall, temperament-based interventions focus on strengthening the skills of children’s caregivers (e.g., parents, teachers, childcare providers). Iverson and Garstein (2018) suggest four goals of temperament-based interventions.
Parental perception plays a crucial role in the success of nutrition programs designed to promote healthy eating among children and families in the United States. Programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) and the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) have been significantly influenced by how parents view their value and effectiveness.
Rothbart and Bates (2006, as cited in Yavuz-Müren et al., 2022) define temperament as inherent individual differences in emotionality (reactivity) and regulation, which are noticeable in early childhood. Temperament is shaped over time by development and experience and influences children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and attentional behaviors.
In recent years, the consumption of energy drinks has grown significantly in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Greene et al. 2019), approximately 33.5% of adolescents aged 12 to 17 reported consuming energy drinks regularly, while 42% of adults aged 18 to 24 stated they frequently consumed these beverages.
Military and civilian families encounter various stressors that reflect their unique circumstances. In this blog, you’ll discover strategies to alleviate stress related to military spouse unemployment. For military spouses, managing stress and utilizing available resources is essential for personal and family growth.
