Thursday, March 22, 2012
A parent information night will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, at the Lehman Center (TLC) in York. Danielle Kern, a senior at Penn State York majoring in human development and family studies (HDFS), worked on developing this event, which is being held at Central Middle School, 1950 North Hill Road, York, Pa. (more)
Friday, February 18, 2011
Penn State Beaver will host a free Brown Bag Lunch session for the public and campus community from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, in room 16, Student Union Building. The topic is "Lead a Productive, Organized, and Relaxed Life" and will be presented by Helen Ann DeSimone, a Beaver campus lecturer in human development and family studies as well as a certified life coach. DiSimone's presentation will include information on how to identify barriers that stand in the way of personal and professional success and a life-coaching demonstration followed by a question-and-answer session. Contact DiSimone at hud2@psu.edu or 724-773-3571. (more)
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Some low-income mothers are more likely than others to introduce their infants to cow's milk too soon. In doing so, they may put their children at risk of health complications, according to a study by researchers at Penn State and the Institute for Children and Poverty, New York. The study showed that women who enrolled in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's WIC program during their first or second trimester of pregnancy -- from week one to week 27 -- were far less likely to introduce cow's milk too soon than women who enrolled in WIC during their third trimester or who did not enroll at all. (more)
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Recovering addicts who avoid coping with stress succumb easily to substance-use cravings, making them more likely to relapse during recovery, according to behavioral researchers. "Cravings are a strong predictor of relapse," said H. Harrington Cleveland, associate professor of human development at Penn State. "Whether you avoid problems or analyze problems not only makes a big difference in your life but also has a powerful impact on someone who has worked hard to stay away from alcohol and other drugs." (more)
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Both genetics and parents who comfort their infants with food are the focus of a study funded for $1 million by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestion and Kidney Disease. The study investigates risk factors for childhood obesity. The grant is part of the National Institutes of Health American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding. (more)
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Penn State Harrisburg is part of a three-college research partnership designed to guide state public policy and budgetary considerations by assessing the quality of childcare available in rural areas of the Commonwealth. (more)
Friday, March 28, 2008
Young people are always encouraged to complete their education and postpone marriage and children to achieve more rewarding lifestyles. However, a Penn State study found that for some young adults, getting married or living together and having children have provided positive benefits. (more)
Friday, March 14, 2008
WPSU and OLLI at Penn State present a public discussion to provide insight to those entering and in late adulthood. A group of experts on positive aging will participate in a discussion on the opportunities and challenges that arise during what is known as "Third Age," the years between 50 and 80. The public is welcome to be part of this broadcast event, titled "Third Age: Designing the Second Half of Life," and can participate with their questions and comments at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, in the lobby of the Outreach Building in Penn State's Innovation Park. (more)
