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 […]
Center for Children and Families
What science tells us about casual impact of sugar on behavior problems
The following op-ed by FIU Associate Professor of Psychology Joseph Raiker was originally published in Psychology Today. Raiker’s research focuses […]
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 […]
“Virtual Campus” for families
As a new academic year draws near, parents still have many concerns regarding their children’s education and how to cope […]
Pandemic affects infant, toddler behavior too
Young children might be more prone to meltdowns, sleep struggles, potty training regressions and intense clinginess during the pandemic. Children […]
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 […]
FIU@Home: Explore Narratives to Cope with Pandemic
Home is the first learning laboratory. This series brings opportunities to discover, explore and create to life-long learners everywhere. Through […]
Up Close: Aaron Mattfeld
By Vanessa Vieites At the College of Arts, Sciences & Education, we’re training the next generation of changemakers. Our faculty […]
COVID-19 brings a fear of increase in child abuse
It’s a stressful time in the world as the coronavirus continues to spread. Statistics from the Department of Children and […]
