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New and revised publications from the University of Florida Insitute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

    Kinship Caregivers: Understanding Children and the Military Deployment Cycle (FCS2330/FY1368)

    May 10th, 2013
    Topic(s):Children, Relationships

    Military Man Hugs DaughterDeployment occurs in almost every branch of the military, and the experience differs for each family and each family member. To reflect the diversity of experiences, military professionals have proposed various models of the deployment cycle to assist families in the transition. There are at least five phases that are common across models: pre-deployment, deployment, sustainment, preparation (also known as redeployment), and reunification (or home-coming). Recognizing that each family is unique, this deployment cycle is intended not as a rule-book but as a helpful guide to families as they experience deployment of a parent. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Elizabeth Thomas and Larry F. Forthun, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2013.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1368

    Family Reunification Following Foster Care (FCS2328/FY1366)

    May 3rd, 2013
    Topic(s):Children, Relationships

    family sillouhetted against horizonFamilies reuniting after an intervention that requires foster care for the children face unique challenges. Parents in these situations may need to learn about their parental roles, the basic needs for the healthy development of their children, and resources that will help the family in their reunification. Researchers and practitioners in child welfare have provided helpful information to develop workable plans to aid families in reunifying and rebuilding. This 5-page fact sheet is a brief summary of the overarching themes provided by the literature. Written by Rosalyn Monroe and Victor W. Harris, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2013.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1366

    What Is a Healthy Dating or Marriage Relationship? (FCS2323/FY1361)

    April 8th, 2013
    Topic(s):Relationships

    ure 1. The majority of Americans will marry at some point in their lives, making it important to understand what a healthy dating and marriage relationship is.Defining what a healthy romantic relationship is can be challenging. Thankfully, modern research has given us a good idea of what healthy dating and marriage relationships look like. Use this fact sheet to determine what a healthy relationship looks like to you. Then take the survey to get an idea of the strengths already present in your relationship and those things you may want to work on. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Victor W. Harris, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2013.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1361

    Why Fragile Families Don’t Marry (FAR3003/FM013)

    March 13th, 2013
    Topic(s):Relationships

    wedding rings on a weathered surface“He can’t support us. Why should I marry him?” This mom is not alone in her resistance to matrimony. In fact, increasing evidence has many of the opponents of the Healthy Marriage Initiative on the offensive. While the reauthorization of the welfare reform bill will allocate substantial funds to states for the development of programs for improving relations between unmarried parents, those who challenge the bill argue that marriage is not the answer… This 2-page Family Album Radio transcript was written by Donna Davis, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2013.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fm013

    Parent Time (FAR0401/FM008)

    March 13th, 2013
    Topic(s):Relationships

    couple holding sleeping newbornParenting an infant is one of the most exciting and fulfilling opportunities of a lifetime. At the same time, it can be one of the most stressful periods in a person’s life. Research has shown that babies as young as one month old can sense and will be affected by a parent who is depressed or angry. Finding the delicate balance between the new parents’ needs and the baby’s needs is very important. This 2-page Family Album Radio transcript was written by Donna Davis, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2013.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fm008

    Saying Goodbye: Military Deployments (FAR0013/FM072)

    November 8th, 2012
    Topic(s):Relationships

    soldier holds girl with flag“Those last few hugs, the last few kisses, the last few goodbyes are what many military families across the United States have experienced when seeing a loved one leave for deployment. An estimated 1.4 million servicemen and women serve as active duty members in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Air Force. Deployments are nothing new in the military community. However, during these times of separation, family members of those serving, especially the children, undergo many hardships. Studies show children’s reactions to separation can even lead to depression.” This 2-page Family Album Radio transcript was written by Alexandra Ulrich and Suzanna Smith, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fm072

    Are You Marrying Someone from a Different Culture or Religion? (FCS2321/FY1337)

    October 16th, 2012
    Topic(s):Relationships

    Figure 1. While marrying someone from a different culture or religion can present some unique challenges, it can also provide some beautiful and enriching opportunities for growth.It was the author Paul Sweeney who penned, “A wedding anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance, and tenacity. The order varies for any given year.” Couples must make many adjustments as they learn to live with each other from year to year. When those adjustments include negotiating culture or religion, it adds another dimension to the process of trying to strengthen the relationship. This 7-page fact sheet was written by Stephanie C. Toelle and Victor W. Harris, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1337

    What Do You See? Healthy Dating That Leads to Healthy Marriage (FCS2322/FY1338)

    October 5th, 2012
    Topic(s):Relationships

    Figure 1. Giving our dating and romantic relationships the attention they deserve by being willing to look at them through different lenses can be a crucial step to developing the ability to successfully navigate the pathways of a healthy marriage.Albert Einstein offered this perspective on dating and romantic relationships: “Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves.” Dating relationships are the building blocks for healthy marriage relationships. To give them “the attention they deserve,” use different perspectives to help see why healthy dating can lead to healthy marriages or why unhealthy dating can lead to unhealthy marriages and divorce. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Victor W. Harris and Ginny Hinton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1338

    Does Divorce Make People Happy? (FAR4006/FM315)

    September 10th, 2012
    Topic(s):Relationships

    Figure 1. Credits: iStockphoto“The marriage and divorce trends of the “modern” American family have been studied for decades. In an attempt to further understand the outcomes of divorce, a team of family scholars headed by University of Chicago sociologist Linda Waite studied whether unhappily married adults who divorced were any happier than unhappily married people who stayed married.” This 2-page fact sheet was written by Donna Davis, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fm315

    Are You Marrying the Right Person? Healthy Signs and Red Flags (FCS2320/FY1336)

    September 7th, 2012
    Topic(s):Relationships

    Figure 1. A red flag at the beach generally indicates hazardous conditions for water sports, but that still doesn't stop some people from going into the water anyway.There are very few experiences in life that are as exciting as the “real thing” of getting married. However, there are very few as disappointing as finding ourselves attached to the wrong person. Learning about what healthy relationships look like is important if we are going to make good decisions about who to marry. This 4-page fact sheet was written by LuAnn Duncan and Victor W. Harris, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1336

    10 Things You Need to Know Before You Get Married (FCS2319/FY1335)

    September 7th, 2012
    Topic(s):Relationships

    Figure 1. The three major factors that predict future marital satisfaction—our individual traits, our traits as a couple, and our personal and relationship contexts—form what is known as the marriage triangle model. (See: Larson, 2003)Americans love romantic books and movies that involve wedding vows and “happily-ever-after” endings. But in response to the high rates of divorce, a growing trend has emerged that focuses on developing a healthy marriage, rather than just the act of marriage. This 5-page fact sheet presents ten ways to achieve a healthy marriage of your own. Written by Victor W. Harris and Ginny Hinton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1335

    Adult Children of High-Conflict Marriages (FAR3037/FM394)

    September 6th, 2012
    Topic(s):Relationships

    three arguing adults in kitchen“Most of us have probably heard someone declare that they had remained in their marriage “for the sake of the kids.” Research suggests, however, that logic may not hold up. In the long run, children whose parents are in high-conflict marriages may not be any better off than children whose parents divorce. While divorce has been shown to create significant negative outcomes for many children over the course of their lives, new research shows that conflict in marriage can have lasting effects into adulthood as well.” This 2-page Family Album Radio transcript was written by Donna Davis, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fm394

    Baby Boomer Family Life (FAR5008/FM389)

    September 6th, 2012
    Topic(s):Relationships

    grandfather, father, and grandson smile for camera“The first of the baby boomers are getting a lot of press lately as they begin turning 60, and researchers have been exploring how this large generation impacts not only our political and cultural climate, but our families as well.” This 2-page Family Album Radio transcript was written by Suzanna Smith and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fm389

    Are You Ready to Tie the Knot? A Quick Checklist (FCS2318/FY1334)

    September 5th, 2012
    Topic(s):Relationships

    Figure 1. hand in handThe inventor, statesman, and scholar Benjamin Franklin provided some wise advice to all those thinking about tying the knot. “Keep your eyes wide open before marriage,” he said, “[and] half shut afterwards.” Marriage is a partnership that has emotional, financial, and legal implications. Before entering into this union, it is important for you and your partner to have your “eyes wide open” as you examine your individual attitudes and behaviors about both social and financial issues. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Lisa M. Leslie and Victor W. Harris, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1334

    Teen Relationship Abuse Research Study (FAR1205/FM400)

    August 28th, 2012
    Topic(s):Children, Relationships

    boy and girl face away from each other“When we think of violence between intimate partners, we often think of domestic abuse between adult men and women, and most often between husbands and wives. However, in a recent study commissioned by Liz Claiborne Inc., researchers discovered deep and troubling evidence that today’s teens are not only experiencing dating violence, but are accepting it as normal.” This 2-page Family Album Radio transcript was written by Donna Davis, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fm400

    Adolescent Bullying and Family Therapy (FAR1204/FM399)

    August 28th, 2012
    Topic(s):Children, Relationships

    three teenage girls laughing at a sad girl in foreground“As much as parents like to think that bullying is something that’s outgrown in childhood, unfortunately it’s actually on the increase in adolescence. There are various individual and school-based approaches to dealing with bullying, but a new intervention that you might find surprising is none other than family therapy. ” This 2-page Family Album Radio transcript was written by Kate Fogarty, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fm399

    Old Maid No More (FAR3038/FM416)

    August 24th, 2012
    Topic(s):Relationships

    Figure 1. Credits: Digital Vision“Twenty years ago, women were being warned that, according to demographic research, if they didn’t marry by the time they were in their early twenties, they would likely live out their lives unwed. As a child, I was even told that “those” women became “old maids,” and I feared a similar fate. Fast-forward to 2006, and the news is quite different.” This 2-page Family Album Radio transcript was written by Donna Davis, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fm416

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