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Leveling Up: Developmental Psych for Setting Video Game Controls
Here's how to set developmentally appropriate video game controls for tweens and teens that support the dynamic nature of a child's growth. KEY POINTS Effective digital parenting adapts to children's maturing needs over time. Tweens benefit from structures that balance gameplay with diverse developmental activities. Young teens need a combination of independence and supportive parental guidance. Teach older teens to self-regulate through discussions and collaborative boundary-setting If you have [...]
These Black Kids – The Lived Experience of African American Adolescent Girls Writing Poetry
THESE BLACK KIDS: CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE POETRY AND THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ADOLESCENT GIRLS New Book from Fielding faculty Dr. Jennifer N. Bacon These Black Kids: The Lived Experience of African American Adolescent Girls Writing Poetry. The book examines the space that resides between girlhood and womanhood. This space contains what is personal, familial, and societal. It is the place that transforms Black girls into Black women. [...]
How and Why to Use Parental Controls in Video Games
Parental controls are like training wheels for keeping young players safe. KEY POINTS In spite of parental concerns, gaming can foster resilience, social skills, and cognitive development. Many consoles and gaming ecosystems offer parents multiple levels of control. Parental controls should be like training wheels, providing structure as players mature. Discussing and adapting parental restrictions as kids mature can build trust and teach values. The top questions I get [...]
Statement from the President – Veterans Day
President Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D. This Veterans Day marks the first time I will commemorate our veterans without the presence of my husband, Ret. Army Maj. Bill Cherry. My beloved husband and dedicated veteran passed away peacefully on Feb. 12, 2023 (read Bill’s obituary here). Bill was not just a veteran; he was a beacon of hope for many. As a young man from a small [...]
Honoring Our Veterans Event Set for Nov. 13
Veterans Day is a time for reflection and acknowledgment — a time to consider the ways in which veterans have contributed to our society and support our democracy. Fielding Graduate University will pay tribute to veterans by hosting a panel discussion with scholars and researchers on the veteran experience. Please join the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Honoring Our Veterans on Monday, November 13, 2023, from 1-2 [...]
Drs. Andrews and Tuma Present at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Actuaries
Nov. 13-14, 2023 • Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C. Envision Tomorrow, the American Academy of Actuaries Annual Meeting brings actuaries, policymakers, and thought leaders together to discuss today’s top issues while enjoying the sights of the nation’s capital. This event provides a platform for actuaries interested in learning more about public policy and professionalism to explore these issues and to engage directly with policymakers, regulators, and experts. Fielding Alumna [...]
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