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NCFR Weekly Zippy News
Thursday, September 11, 2025 |
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• NEW 2nd Edition: Wisdom for Parents
• Family Science in the Media
• 2025 Graduates: Apply for NCFR Honors
• Nominate an NCFR Fellow |
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Violence at Utah Valley University
The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) staff is deeply saddened by the recent shooting at the Utah Valley University campus, home to members of our NCFR and CFLE family. Our hearts are with all those affected by this devastating event and loss of life
In times of grief, connection and support are more important than ever. Your NCFR community stands with you and is here to support you in any way we can. |
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NEW NCFR PUBLICATION |
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NEW 2ND EDITION
Wisdom for Parents. Key Ideas from Parent Educators
Edited by Elizabeth A. Ramsey, Ph.D., CFLE
Wisdom for Parents is a compilation of articles, stories, reflections, and poems from Family Science professionals including parent educators and Certified Family Life Educators (CFLEs), college professors, counselors, social workers, clergy, and more. The collected professional knowledge is woven together to address a variety of relevant topics on the joys and challenges of parenting.
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This book is for everyone: professionals, students, and parents can all benefit from this book. It is a valuable resource both in and out of the classroom setting.
This second edition includes updated entries from many of the original authors as well as new contributions. Many of the articles contain discussion questions for group settings or independent thought.
This book is now available for purchase and CFLEs receive a discounted price. Proceeds from its sale support the CFLE Scholarship.
LEARN MORE & PURCHASE
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IN THE NEWS |
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Family Science 5: Research & Researchers in the Media
Catch up on Family Science research and researchers featured in the media in August, including these U.S. media highlights:
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New Journal of Marriage and Family research provided the foundation for a New York Times piece about the effects of income on dating and relationship readiness. NCFR member Hannah C. Williamson, Ph.D., is also quoted.
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Member Bridget A. Walsh, Ph.D., CFLE, was quoted in a National Geographic article about the benefits for children of unstructured outdoor play.
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Members Dana A. Weiser, Ph.D., and M. Rosie Shrout, Ph.D., discussed on NPR's It's Been a Minute podcast the prevalence of divorce rates among people 50 and older, known as gray divorce.
READ ALL ARTICLES
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NCFR AWARDS |
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NCFR Awards and Recognition
Calling All 2025 Graduates
Apply for NCFR Honors by Sept. 22
Are you a 2025 graduate or soon-to-be graduate with a degree in Family Science? Apply to the NCFR Honors Student Recognition Program and receive recognition for your accomplishments. LEARN MORE
The NCFR honors program is an opportunity available to students of all academic levels. The application deadline for all 2025 semesters (spring, summer, and fall) is Sept. 22. Tell your friends!
APPLY TODAY
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ARE YOU READY FOR NCFR 2025? |
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2025 NCFR Annual Conference
Discover Our Re-Imagined Conference Schedule
Nov. 19-22, 2025 | Baltimore, Maryland
Join us in November and learn how Family Scientists, Family Life Educators, practitioners, policymakers, students, and researchers deepen their understanding and effectiveness in fostering meaningful change within their communities.
This year's schedule has been maximized to allow for more time to learn, network, and connect:
★ Wednesday Plenary Luncheon
★ Thursday Morning "Affinity Fair" with continental breakfast
★ New Section & Focus Group Meetings streamlined schedule
★ Collab Corner to recharge and meet with colleagues
★ Four Poster Sessions
★ Friday Night Party — sponsored by the Department of Family Science at the University of Maryland School of Public Health
★ More academic sessions added
★ Time freed up to attend sessions, network, and make connections
View Schedule at a Glance
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After you register for the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference, reserve your room at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. Look for the blue "Book Hotel" button on your conference registration confirmation page. BOOK YOUR ROOM
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2025 NCFR Annual Conference
This Year's NCFR Featured Presenters
You won't want to miss our exciting presenter lineup this year (to include, but not limited to) pictured above l to r:
MEET OUR PRESENTERS
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2025 NCFR Annual Conference
NCFR Sponsor & Exhibit Opportunities
Showcase Your Organization to Conference Attendees
Get maximum exposure for your organization and face time with your target audiences as a sponsor, exhibitor, or University Receptions participant at the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference.
Sponsors: There are more options this year to support the NCFR conference and receive recognition at NCFR academic sessions, in communications, and on social media. Find a level that fits your organization's needs. Learn more
Exhibits: Promote your products, programs, and services over three days of exhibit hours to hundreds of researchers, faculty, practitioners, and students who have convened to get new ideas and inspiration for their family-related work. Learn more
University Receptions: Colleges and degree programs can connect with prospective students and alumni at our annual college fair in Baltimore on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 6–8 p.m. Learn more
Reservations Due: Sept. 30, 2025
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REGISTER FOR TCRM WORKSHOP |
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2025 NCFR Annual Conference
Add the TCRM Workshop to Your Registration
Full day Nov. 18 | AM only Nov. 19
$40 for students | $60 for professionals
The Theory Construction and Research Methodology (TCRM) Workshop will be onsite at the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference. The TCRM Workshop is a longstanding tradition within NCFR and a great entry point if you are building an understanding in or have interest in theory and/or methodology, and advancing the study of families.
Working papers on family theory and research methodology are reviewed, discussed, and strengthened. TCRM presents an atmosphere of collaboration, invites engaged discussion between authors, discussants, and the audience alike. This year will feature a new format: question posters! The full schedule is now available online
Register for TCRM when you register for the conference — or add it to your registration anytime later.
REGISTER FOR TCRM
TCRM is made possible with the support of NCFR's Journal of Family Theory & Review.
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NCFR RESEARCH |
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NCFR Journals
New NCFR Research
Published between Aug. 24 – Sep. 6
Every week, we seek to bring you a glimpse of the latest research from NCFR's scholarly journals advancing Family Science—Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF), Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science (FR), and Journal of Family Theory & Review (JFTR).
Below are two new early-view articles that are open access. NCFR members are bolded.
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FR: Beyond “the talk”: Parent–adolescent sexual socialization in a culture that silences discourse about adolescent sexuality — Rose Wesche, Madelyn Toman, Katherine R. Allen, Shivangi Gupta, Erika L. Grafsky
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JMF: The Role of Resources in Influencing Fathers' and Mothers' Parenting Stress — Francesca A. Marino, Kei Nomaguchi
VIEW NEW NCFR RESEARCH
If you are an NCFR member subscribed to one of our journals, you can access articles by logging into your NCFR account. You can also sign up for email alerts. |
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NCFR RESOURCES |
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NCFR Policy Corner
This Week's Policy Highlights and Opportunities
NCFR’s Policy Corner is a bi-weekly segment dedicated to keeping our community informed, engaged, and connected around key policy and advocacy issues affecting families and Family Science.
On this week’s radar:
Federal
State and Local:
NEW NCFR Resource:
Check out the Policy Corner for more information on these issues!
POLICY CORNER: SEP. 11, 2025
Have a policy issue on your radar? We’d love to hear from you! Share your insights with us at policy@ncfr.org. |
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How to Engage in Public Scholarship
NCFR Resource Collection
Do you want your scholarly work to positively impact families’ lives? Learn ways you can engage in public scholarship: creating change through the translation and communication of scientific and evidence-based knowledge to those outside of academia.
In NCFR's resource collection, you’ll find NCFR webinars, conference sessions, and articles about:
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communicating via social media,
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creating and disseminating translational content,
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collaborating with other stakeholders to implement educational programs,
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conducting Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) to collaborate with community members, and
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more across the spectrum of public scholarship activities.
ACCESS COLLECTION
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NCFR Awards and Recognition
NCFR Seeks Nominations for 2025 Fellows
LAST CALL: Nominations due Sept. 15
NCFR Fellow status is an honor awarded to living members of NCFR on the basis of their outstanding contributions to Family Science. We encourage nominations of all family scholars and professionals who have made contributions to the family field.
Among the recognized areas of contributions are scholarship, teaching, outreach, practice, and professional service, including service to NCFR. Nominees must be nominated by another NCFR member.
Please submit your nomination materials by Sept. 15.
LEARN MORE & NOMINATE |
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UPCOMING EVENT |
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Free Webinar
The Intersection of Forced
Marriage and Human Trafficking
Tuesday, Sept. 30 / 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Mary Kay Keller, Ph.D., CFLE
Wilmington University |
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An example of when a forced marriage involved human trafficking is United States of America v. Zahida Aman et al. In United States of America v. Zahida Aman et al., the United States successfully prosecuted and convicted three individuals for trafficking crimes relating to a forced marriage. On Jan. 24, 2023, the traffickers were sentenced to five, 10 and 12 years of imprisonment, respectively, and ordered to pay restitution to the victim. The case serves as an example of how forced marriage and human trafficking can intersect and result in complex and devastating exploitation of vulnerable individuals, as abuse often goes undetected for long periods of time due to its hidden nature within the confines of familial relationships.
Certificates of attendance are available.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER |
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Video of the Week
How Many Licks?
"How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?"
This question was first posed 55 years ago by a curious child to Mr. Owl in an animated commercial for the candy company. This week, Tootsie Roll released a remade version of the classic commercial. The characters have been redrawn with brighter animation and updated voice work.
Mr. Owl's answer remains the same, and so the world may still never know. Would anyone be interested in researching this further?
WATCH VIDEO
Do you have a video of a local news story from your area, or something notable? Email a link to Kristal Johnson and perhaps we will feature it in Zippy News!
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NCFR JOBS CENTER |
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Employment Opportunities
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Associate Professor/Professor, Department of Educational Psychology
Texas A&M University
The Educational Psychology Department in the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time associate professor or professor position in Human Development & Family Sciences (HDFS).
This position will support the newly launched undergraduate program in HDFS and will include research, teaching, and service responsibilities. Texas A&M seeks candidates who demonstrate national and/or international leadership in the field of HDFS, particularly research excellence and collaborative grant-funded research.
This is a nine-month tenured appointment with an anticipated start date no later than the fall semester of 2026.
Location: College Station, Texas
Required Education: Doctorate in human development and family sciences or related field
Application Deadline: Reviews of complete applications will begin October 15, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
SEE FULL DETAILS & APPLY
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