In 1999, Oklahoma began to consider how state government might play a role in strengthening families and marriages. To achieve their goals, the governor and key leaders first sought support for a statewide marriage initiative. In the first few years of the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative (OMI) various strategies were tested; some worked as anticipated and […]
This article provides parents with quick ideas for having a little fun on a boring summer afternoon. Some engaging activities with a minimum of preparation and fuss include making homemade ice cream, going to the library, and going to the mall. (Author abstract modified)
In this article, Maureen Perry-Jenkins, an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and past director of the Center for the Family at UMass, discusses findings from a federally funded five-year, longitudinal study that examined the transition to parenthood and transition back to paid employment for working-class couples. The following challenges faced […]
As part of their Family Fun & Entertainment feature, the Family Education Network provides seasonal indoor and outdoor activities plus tips for selecting the right summer camp, staying safe, and preventing summer brain drain. (Author abstract modified)
This historical article discusses findings from a study that investigated the impact of a child on 46 married couples with children. Findings indicate 38 of the couples experienced extensive or severe crisis in adjusting to their first child, the crisis pattern occurred in marriages that were good or poor, and the 38 couples had romanticized […]
This brief explores what role fathers play in perpetrating or protecting their children from child neglect and abuse. Studies indicate that fathers, especially married fathers who live with their children, play an important role in protecting their children from abuse and neglect, a fact that is often overlooked by researchers, policymakers, and the media. This […]
New parents make a lot of preparations when a baby is on the way. Some of the things couples have to consider are where the baby will sleep and who will stay home with the baby. With these and other preparations, many couples don't prepare for the change that the baby will have on their […]
This study examines the interplay between job stability, wage rates, and marital instability. We use a Dynamic Selection Control model in which young men make sequential choices about work and family. Our empirical estimates derived from the model account for self-selection, simultaneity and unobserved heterogeneity. The results capture how job stability affects earnings, how both […]
This article offers advice for married couples on dealing with potential conflicts that may arise when a child enters a marriage. According to research, the mother feels the impact of parenting during the first 6 months of the child’s life while the husband experiences the effects from 6 months to 18 months. To deal with […]
A Florida Marriage Preparation series, this online curricula includes the segments : Can We Talk? Improving Couples’ Communication, Couples Considering Parenthood, Couples Considering A Blended Family, So You are Getting Married in Florida!, Your Money Matters, and Conflict Management and Resolution–Can We Agree?