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NCFR Weekly Zippy News
Thursday, July 17, 2025 |
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• See You in Baltimore for NCFR 2025
• Call for Mentors and Mentees!
• Apply to NCFR Awards
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2025 NCFR Annual Conference
Jocelyn R. Smith Lee, Ph.D., Opening Plenary Presenter
"In All Ways Human: Disrupting the Dehumanization of Black Boys, Men, and Families through Research, Action, and Praxis"
We are pleased to present Jocelyn R. Smith Lee, Ph.D., as this year's opening plenary presenter at the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference, which will be in Baltimore, Maryland.
Dr. Smith Lee will address the unequal burdens of violence and grief faced by young Black men in Baltimore, and how trauma-informed scholarship can deconstruct dehumanizing narratives. |
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| REGISTER FOR NCFR 2025 |
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BOOK YOUR HOTEL STAY! |
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NCFR 2025
Registered for the Conference? Now, Reserve Your Room!
Upon registering for the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference, book your stay at NCFR's conference hotel site, the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. Look for the blue "Book Hotel" button. Once registered for the conference, you will be able to use NCFR's discounted conference rate. The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront is this year's conference destination. Located next to the Baltimore Harbor, in the Harbor East neighborhood, and surrounded by restaurants, stores, and all kinds of fun, local opportunities.
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Register for NCFR 2025
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Book your hotel stay at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
*(book by 5 p.m. ET, Oct. 28, to receive the NCFR conference room rate)
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Take a look at some of the opportunities that await you—area outings for member groups | conference guide to fun
BOOK YOUR ROOM
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TCRM AT NCFR 2025 |
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NCFR Annual Conference
NCFR's Theory Construction and Research Methodology
(TCRM) Workshop
full day Nov. 18 | AM only Nov. 19
$40 for students | $60 for professionals
This year's TCRM workshop brings an additional, NEW format that presenters will be able to use to share their research in this unique, interactive environment. NCFR's Theory Construction and Research Methodology (TCRM) Workshop is a longstanding tradition within NCFR. TCRM provides a distinct purpose and format, promoting collaborative discussion and providing a forum for constructive feedback that moves ideas and working papers forward.
ALL are invited and welcome to register to attend TCRM. Please note: TCRM registration is separate from and in addition to conference registration. TCRM sessions will be a full day on Tuesday, Nov. 18, through the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 19.
REGISTER FOR TCRM
TCRM is made possible with the support of NCFR's Journal of Family Theory & Review. |
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NCFR STUDENT ACCESS GRANT |
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2025 NCFR Annual Conference
NCFR Student Access Grant Open
Applications due Sept. 16
To ensure inclusion of Family Science students from racial communities that have been historically marginalized, NCFR will continue to provide support through the NCFR Student Access Grant. NCFR is committed to addressing systemic racism and opening doors where racial and ethnic barriers exist.
The NCFR Student Access Grant will cover the registration fee for the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference, and provide a $500 travel stipend to attend the conference. Additionally, grant recipients who have never been NCFR members will receive a one-year NCFR student membership.
Please share this grant opportunity with those in your network!
>> LEARN MORE & APPLY << |
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MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES |
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NCFR Awards and Recognition
Submit Your Nomination or Application to an NCFR Award
NCFR awards provide an opportunity for you to show recognition of your students, colleagues, peers, and so forth. >>See all NCFR award opportunities & criteria<<
*The following awards are still accepting applications and nominations*
Show Appreciation to Your Mentor
Recognize Outstanding Work in Social Justice
Acknowledge an Exceptional Family Life Educator
TCRM Award
Mid-Career Job Transitions
>> SEE ALL 2025 NCFR AWARDS <<
Ready to nominate or apply? Go to the NCFR Awards site
Log in with your NCFR username or create an account easily at my.ncfr.org |
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NCFR Member Opportunities
Next Level Your Career Pursuits with a Mentor Relationship
Apply by July 29
Understanding how incredibly important mentoring relationships can be to professional success, NCFR and its Students and New Professionals (SNP) leaders are excited to present to you the NCFR Mentoring Academy. The goal of this special program is to advance the discipline of Family Science by supporting and encouraging the professional development of graduate students and early-career Family Science professionals.
Mentoring relationships are so valuable to both the mentor and the mentee. We have extended the application deadline to give you more time to apply. Here are just a few benefits that participants obtain from the NCFR Mentoring Academy:
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Hone professional development, leadership and communication skills.
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Gain new colleagues and new perspectives.
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Acquire both knowledge and enrichment.
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The opportunity to add this unique service to your CV/résumé.
Apply to this professional development program by July 29.
This will be the seventh year of this member-only opportunity. We are still accepting applications for both mentors and mentees. Only NCFR members are eligible to participate in the NCFR Mentoring Academy | become a member
APPLY TO BE A MENTOR | APPLY TO BE A MENTEE
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CALL FOR ARTICLES |
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NCFR Nexus: Fall 2025 Call for Practice & Teaching Articles
Submit Your Article by Aug. 1
The fall 2025 issue of NCFR Nexus will explore the impact of privilege. Family life experiences are influenced by one’s social address, which includes intersectional characteristics of one’s identity (e.g., race, gender, religion, sexuality, class, ability). Social address is associated with social advantages or disadvantages that influence family life experiences leading to many potential questions:
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What are the effects of privilege on the ability to maintain healthy relationships?
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Does recognition of privilege potentially lessen negative impacts?
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Can individual power and privilege be used to advocate for others?
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Can the power of privilege be utilized as a tool to advance social justice?
Research-focused articles on this theme have already been collected. The editor specifically invites authors of teaching and learning-focused articles and practice-focused articles that explore these questions. How do teachers in higher education classrooms explore these topics with their students? How do these topics come up for practitioners working with individuals and families in the field?
Prospective authors should submit their articles through the NCFR Nexus Article Submission Form by Aug. 1, 2025. Contact the NCFR Nexus editor, Beth Magistad, Ph.D., CFLE, with questions, ideas, and intentions.
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Winter, spring, and summer NCFR Nexus calls are available as well.
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NCFR RESEARCH |
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NCFR Journals
New NCFR Research
Published between July 6—12
Every week, we aspire to share with you some of the latest research from all three of 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).
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The early-view articles recently published during the above timeframe span across various dimensions of family relationships, to include entering marriage, childcare, and parenting—one of which is co-authored by NCFR member Emily N. McKnight, Ph.D. (pictured above)
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“Defying the odds”: Black couples' motivation to abstain from sex until marriage — Emily N. McKnight, Ph.D., Armon R. Perry, Ph.D., M.S.W. (FR)
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What Makes a Desirable Spouse in China? New Evidence From a National Survey Experiment — Jia Yu, Ph.D., Yue Qian, Ph.D., Yang Hu, Ph.D., Yang Zhou, Ph.D., Yu Xie, Ph.D. (JMF)
VIEW ALL 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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Are You Hiring? Submit Your Job Openings to NCFR Jobs Center
Announce your organization's jobs with NCFR
Did you know that NCFR is uniquely positioned to connect the best prospective employees in Family Science with your organization or department? Head on over to the NCFR Jobs Center to submit your listing today! By posting to the NCFR Jobs Center, you will reach qualified candidates with the family knowledge and skills you are seeking.
The place to showcase your transdisciplinary job openings that focus on working with families or serving families, and all that your organization has to offer potential employees is the NCFR Jobs Center.
POST A JOB OPENING
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FREE OPPORTUNITY FOR CFLEs |
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CFLE Conversations
Business Strategies for CFLEs
Wed., Sept. 10 / 11 a.m. – Noon CT
Facilitator: LaFarris L. Risby, CFLE
FREE for CFLEs / Renew your CFLE credential
Are you a CFLE starting or growing your business? Join this conversation to engage in discussion with other CFLEs doing the same work.
LaFarris L. Risby, CFLE, is a seasoned entrepreneur, business consultant, and child care pioneer with over 30 years of experience in business development, education, and community enrichment. As CEO of LaFarris, Inc. since 2016, Ms. Risby has been dedicated to helping individuals and businesses launch, grow, and thrive. She specializes in consultation and guiding clients through the process of building sustainable businesses, leveraging minority status, and accessing corporate and government-sponsored programs to create lasting financial and brand growth.
Ms. Risby founded Loving Arms Childcare & Preschool in 1999. With expertise in entrepreneurship, child care innovation, and community development, Ms. Risby provides tailored mentorship and training for entrepreneurs, emphasizing sustainable growth and impactful leadership. Her lifelong mission is to inspire success and build enduring legacies for individuals, families, and businesses.
Join Ms. Risby and fellow CFLEs for an engaging discussion on business strategizing.
RESERVE YOUR SEAT |
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IN OTHER NEWS |
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SAVE on NCFR Resource Licenses
Purchase NCFR Webinars for Classroom or Organization Use
Are you aware that you can use NCFR's content with your students, colleagues, or constituents? Members, CFLEs, and CFLE-approved programs get an exclusive discount on classroom and departmental licenses for NCFR webinars and NCFR Annual Conference sessions (2023 and 2024, for example).
Webinars and conference recordings can be an excellent educational resource for your clients, co-workers, or students by which you can foster enriched learning experiences.
NCFR's classroom licenses can be purchased for use in individual classes or for entire departments or organizations.
Just 3 steps!—View ALL webinars on our website + use the request form to order your classroom/organization license today + get ready to use NCFR's content!
PURCHASE HERE
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OneOp Webinar
Clinician Heal Thyself: Self-Care and Ethical Practices for Service Providers
July 31, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET | Virtual
Join OneOp for their webinar to take into consideration service providers’ confidence and its connection to clinician satisfaction, finding meaning in practice, and preventing burnout.
This presentation covers empirically good and bad clinical practices, creating a balance of confidence and competence, and how this impacts burnout and self-care. Clinical judgment and bias effects on the therapeutic relationship, interventions, and professional’s ability to determine treatment effectiveness will be covered. Literature will be presented to help identify plans of engagement, collaborative problem-solving with clients, and improving clinical efficacy through ethical scenarios.
REGISTER HERE
Approved for 1.5 CFLE CEU Credits. |
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Work and Family Researchers Network (WFRN)
Call for Papers and Sessions for the 2026 Work and Family Researchers Network Conference: Submissions are now open for the WFRN 8th Biennial Conference, June 17-20, 2026, Concordia University Montreal Canada. The conference theme is Centering Care Across the Life Course. Submission deadline is Oct. 1, 2025.
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Call for Work and Family Researchers Network Early Career Fellowship Applications:
WFRN is seeking applicants for its 2026-2027 Early Career Work and Family Fellowships. The goal of the program is to help promising young scholars establish career successes and integrate them within the WFRN research community. The deadline for applications is Oct. 1, 2025.
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Call for Work and Family Researchers Network Predoctoral Preconference Applications: On June 17, 2026, WFRN will hold a Pre-Doctoral Preconference at Concordia University in Montreal Canada during its 8th Biennial Conference. The Predoctoral Preconference will provide workshops intended to help graduate students form meaningful connections with diverse scholars, learn about publication strategies, as well as how to engage with stakeholders such as organizational leaders or policy advocates. Space is limited. Applications close Jan. 15, 2026.
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Video of the Week
Celebrate French American Heritage Month
This week's video is in recognition of French American heritage month! In this week's video, a local television station in Las Vegas interviews Dr. Escobar-Durand, executive director with Alliance Française de Las Vegas, a French language and cultural organization. In the interview, Dr. Escobar-Durand shares some of the rich history and contributions that French culture brings.
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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Employment Opportunities
Employers: Get your job opening included in Zippy News by posting it in
NCFR's online Jobs Center! Get started here. |
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