Webinar: Trauma-informed care
The School of Education and Human Development hosted a free webinar focused on trauma-informed approaches and care strategies that teachers […]
Articles by: Rosanna Castro
FIU reading program receives national award for its community impact
The Reading Explorers Program at FIU’s Center for Children and Families was nationally recognized with a Pacesetter Award for supporting […]
What to do if your child is bullied
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Statistics show approximately one in five students in the U.S. have experienced bullying and […]
Supporting LGBTQ+ youths’ mental health during a pandemic
To help LGBTQ+ youth who are facing increased challenges during the coronavirus pandemic, FIU’s Center for Children and Families is […]
Female faculty making an impact
For Women’s History Month, the FIU Center for Children and Families (CCF) is celebrating the female faculty who are making […]
Rapper tweets about his quote in FIU psychology professor’s book
Rapper Kid Cudi showed a fan some love on Twitter after she thanked him for being open about his mental […]
12 tips to help kids cope with social distancing
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, social distancing does not have to mean social isolation. Extended isolation could lead to depressed mood […]
Save the date: Miami International Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference
More than 550 mental health professionals and students from across the nation will convene Feb. 5-7 for the 2020 Miami […]
Giving children positive consequences
Dr. Daniel Bagner, professor of psychology and the director of the Early Childhood Behavior Lab at FIU’s Center for Children […]
Researchers disagree over new ADHD treatment guidelines
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released new guidelines recommending children five or older diagnosed with ADHD to take medication […]
