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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies

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Our mission is to engage in cutting edge applied translational research and inspired teaching, with the goal of improving the health and well-being of diverse individuals, families, children, and communities.

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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 2d ago

📣Congratulations to Dr. Erica Mitchell on publishing "Behaviors Associated With Improved Relationship Satisfaction: Examining Change in the Relationship Checkup" in Family Process! 👉 spr.ly/63327BGRLSF #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience

Green graphic: New publication by Erica Mitchell, PhD, Director, Couple & Family Therapy Clinic. Paper: 'Behaviors Associated With Improved Relationship Satisfaction: Examining Change in the Relationship Checkup' in 'Family Process.' Smiling photo of Dr. Mitchell. Michigan State University.

NEW PUBLICATION. Smiling Erica Mitchell, PhD, Director, Couple & Family Therapy Clinic. Her research examines how relationship quality impacts partner satisfaction, showing maintained improvements for aggression but decelerating gains for safety post-intervention. Michigan State University.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · last wk.

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Holly Brophy-Herb for publishing "Social–Emotional Development of Young Children Who Stutter: An Overview of Empirical Studies" in the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research 📖spr.ly/63324BGJUbQ #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience

NEW PUBLICATION: Holly Brophy-Herb, PhD, Professor, authored 'Social-Emotional Development of Young Children Who Stutter: An Overview of Empirical Studies,' in Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research. Photo: smiling woman, Holly Brophy-Herb, with curly brown hair. Michigan State University.

NEW PUBLICATION: Holly Brophy-Herb, PhD, Professor, a smiling woman with curly hair in a circular frame, presents her review on developmental stuttering & social-emotional development in early childhood from Michigan State University.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · last wk.

Help us celebrate 35 years of the MSU Couple and Family Therapy Clinic by sharing your meaningful experiences or memories you have! We'll be sharing your stories on social media and our website! Share your story using this form: msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · last wk.

Congratulations to Dr. Amanda Guinot Talbot on her promotion to associate professor! Get to know more about her: spr.ly/63323B1CYpv #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience

On a green background, text reads: CONGRATULATIONS Dr. Amanda Guinot Talbot. Below, a smiling woman with light brown hair wears a pink top. Text at the bottom reads: Associate Professor.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 2w ago

🎉Congrats to doctoral student Daeun Kim on receiving the CSS Dean’s Institutional Access Small Grant and the Richard Kichu & Joan Sojeon Moon Scholarship from the Council on Korean Studies! spr.ly/63329B1CcSh 📖 #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience

Congratulations to Daeun Kim, an Asian woman with dark hair, smiling in a navy top against a blurred green outdoor background. She received the Dean's Institutional Access Small Grant & Richard Kichu & Joan Sojeon Moon Scholarship.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 2w ago

We're looking for three head teachers to work at our new Lansing Child Development Laboratory providing high-quality early childhood education & care, & helping to mentor MSU students entering the profession: spr.ly/63328B1fQmo #HiringECE #ECEJobs #ECE #nowhiringECE

WE ARE HIRING: Head Teacher (Specialist - Outreach-Fixed Term) at MSU Child Development Laboratories, working with infants & toddlers in early care & education. Apply at careers.msu.edu, Job no: 1146009. Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Michigan State University.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 3w ago

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Erica Tobe on receiving the #iTeachMSU Educator Award! This award recognizes high-impact educators and how they shape student experiences and success. 📖spr.ly/63329B1sTJB #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience

Congratulations Dr. Erica Tobe. A smiling woman with curly brown hair wears a dark blazer and necklace. Below her photo, it reads #iTeachMSU Educator Award.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 4w ago

Congrats to Dr. Holly Brophy-Herb on "Exploring the link between maternal mind-mindedness at 14 months & toddlers’ emotion regulation at 24 months: the moderating effects of toddler sex & temperament" 📖spr.ly/63327B1lie3

NEW PUBLICATION: Holly Brophy-Herb, PhD, Professor. A smiling woman with brown, curly hair in a white shirt. Research on maternal mind-mindedness & toddler emotion regulation. Published in European Journal of Developmental Psychology by Michigan State University.

New publication by Holly Brophy-Herb, PhD, Professor, smiling. Research links maternal mind-related comments at 14 months to toddler emotion regulation at 24 months. Michigan State University.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 4w ago

Join our team at our new Lansing Child Development Laboratory providing high-quality early childhood education & care, & help to mentor MSU students. Learn more & apply: spr.ly/63325B1iuWd #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience #ECE #ECEjobs #HiringECE #nowhiringECE

WE ARE HIRING: Head Teacher (Specialist - Outreach-Fixed Term) for MSU Child Development Laboratories. Works with infants/toddlers, provides high-quality early care/education. Apply at careers.msu.edu, Job no: 1146009. Michigan State University.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · last mo.

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Amy Nuttall for receiving American Psychological Association's Jacob Cohen Award for Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Mentoring 📖 spr.ly/63322B1dXUi #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience

A smiling woman with wavy gray hair and glasses, wearing a red polka-dot dress, holds a wooden plaque with a red center. The plaque, an Outstanding Professor Award from the College of Education, Health & Human Sciences, is presented to Professor Amy K. Nuttall for teaching & mentoring contributions in 2020.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Join our team at the MSU Child Development Laboratories and provide high-quality child care and education to infants and toddlers: spr.ly/63327BEcjlt #nowhiring #teacherjobs #TeachECE #earlychildhoodeducation

We Are Hiring: Head Teacher (Specialist - Outreach-Fixed Term) for MSU Child Development Laboratories. Work with infants & toddlers, provide early care/education. Apply at careers.msu.edu, Job no: 1146009. Michigan State University.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Congratulations to Mallory MacDonald on receiving the $1,000 VanNahmen Student Excellence Award from the Innovative Digital Education Alliance (IDEA) for use towards her master’s degree in family & community services from MSU/IDEA: spr.ly/63329BE0tnF

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Congratulations to Casey Hulbert on receiving the $1,000 VanNahmen Student Excellence Award from the Innovative Digital Education Alliance (IDEA) for use towards her master’s degree in family & community services from MSU/IDEA: hdfs.msu.edu/news-events/....

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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Congratulations to Dr. Ahnalee Brincks on her promotion to associate professor with tenure! Learn more about her: spr.ly/63321BEIa7t #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience

CONGRATULATIONS Dr. Ahnalee Brincks. A smiling woman with blonde hair and glasses wears a purple top, framed by gold lines. Text below reads: Associate Professor with Tenure.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We are opening our NEW Lansing location in phases, beginning with 3 classrooms – infant, younger toddler & older toddler. We’ll be reaching out to families with exact opening dates & filling spots from our waitlist, so apply today to secure your spot: hdfs.msu.edu/outreach/cdl. 🎉

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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Join our team of passionate early childhood educators at the Lansing Child Development Laboratory as an assistant teacher: spr.ly/63322BEcl2K #AssistantTeacherJob #ECEJobs #PreschoolJobs #ChildcareJobs #EarlyChildhoodTeacher #HiringECE

We are Hiring: Assistant Teacher - Child Care Assistant. Responsibilities include early care/education, planned activities, child assessment, working with families. Apply at careers.msu.edu, Job no: 1145733. Michigan State University.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Join our team as the Assistant Director of our Lansing Child Development Laboratory: spr.ly/63329BEcerf #ECEAssistantDirector #ChildcareDirector #EducationManagement #ECELeadership #ChildcareManagement #ECEJobs #EducationJobs #miaeyc

WE ARE HIRING: CDL Assistant Director at Michigan State University, Department of Human Development and Family Studies. Role includes overseeing operations, finances, fundraising, HR, and compliance. Apply at careers.msu.edu, Job no: 1140659.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Erica Mitchell on publishing "Including support people in gestational diabetes mellitus education: Understanding providers’ perspectives" in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology! 📖spr.ly/63322BEHnyw. #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience

NEW PUBLICATION: Erica Mitchell, PhD, Director, Couple & Family Therapy Clinic, smiles in a photo. Her article, 'Including support people in gestational diabetes mellitus education: Understanding providers' perspectives,' is in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, MSU.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Wittenborn on receiving the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Supervision and Training Award! 🏆#MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience

CONGRATULATIONS Dr. Andrea Wittenborn! A professional photo of a smiling woman with long dark hair. She received The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Supervision and Training Award.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Chi-Fang Tseng on receiving the Foundation for the Advancement of Human Systems the Outstanding Research Publication Award! 🏆#MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience

Smiling Dr. Chi-Fang Tseng, an Asian woman in a black top, is framed against a green background. Text: CONGRATULATIONS Dr. Chi-Fang Tseng Foundation for the Advancement of Human Systems the Outstanding Research Publication Award.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Amy Nuttall on publishing "Racial marginalization moderates associations between mothers' emotion regulation difficulties and feeding to soothe practices with young children" in Appetite. 📖 spr.ly/63329BEHKXh #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience

NEW PUBLICATION: Amy Nuttall, PhD, Associate Professor. Photo of a smiling woman with glasses & curly hair. Article title: Racial marginalization moderates associations between mothers' emotion regulation difficulties & feeding to soothe practices with young children. Journal: Appetite. Michigan State University.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 3mo ago

HDFS PhD student Rachel Chen and Professor Claire Vallotton shared preliminary findings from two studies at the National Research Conference on Early Childhood (NRCEC) last week in Arlington Virginia. #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience

Rui Chen (left), smiling in a pink dress and giving a thumbs-up, and Claire Vallotton (right), smiling in a black top & green cardigan, stand in front of a research poster titled 'The Influence of Early Childhood Education Teachers' Characteristics on Teaching'.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Congratulations to Dr. Ahnalee Brincks on publishing "Problematic phone use and depression among early adolescents across time: The role of family factors." in Journal of Family Psychology: spr.ly/63328BDvQRi. #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience

NEW PUBLICATION: Dr. Ahnalee Brincks, Associate Professor, smiling with glasses. Paper: 'Problematic phone use & depression among early adolescents: role of family factors.' in Journal of Family Psychology. Michigan State University.

NEW PUBLICATIONS: Study links problematic phone use (PPU) & depression via parenting/family factors. Higher PPU correlates with lower parental monitoring & higher depressive symptoms. Youth depression links to lower parental acceptance & family conflict, increasing PPU. From Michigan State University.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Congratulations to Dr. Amy Nuttall on publishing "Adverse Childhood Experiences Increase Vulnerability for Maternal-Infant Bonding Impairment: Examining Psychological and Neuroendocrine Mediational Processes" in Psychodynamic Psychiatry: spr.ly/63322BDg4CM

NEW PUBLICATION: Amy Nuttall, PhD, Associate Professor. A smiling woman in glasses and a teal jacket. Title: Adverse Childhood Experiences Increase Vulnerability for Maternal-Infant Bonding Impairment. Journal: Psychodynamic Psychiatry. Michigan State University.

NEW PUBLICATION: Amy Nuttall, PhD, Associate Professor. Photo of a smiling woman with glasses. Research details the impact of ACEs on maternal-infant bonding via maternal mental health & the potential for interventions in pregnant women with ACEs. Michigan State University.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 3mo ago

📣Congrats to Dr. Yijie Wang on publishing her article in the Journal of Research on Adolescence: spr.ly/63326BDP8m0 #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience

NEW PUBLICATIONS. Yljie Wang, PhD, Associate Professor, a smiling East Asian woman, next to her article: "Ethnic-racial discrimination, peer support, & internalizing problems: A two-wave daily diary study of Asian university students in Canada". Published in "Journal of Research on Adolescence" for Michigan State University.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Exciting news! Dr. Linda Halgunseth will be leading the Society for Research in Child Development 2027 Biennial Meeting, a professional conference of 5,000+ members. 🎉#MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience

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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Congratulations to Dr. Francisco Villarruel on publishing "“Organizational Arrangements in Evidence2Success Communities: Enabling Sustainable Community Transformation for Youth Well-Being” in Societies: spr.ly/63323BDJrx5 #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience

NEW PUBLICATIONS: Francisco Villarruel, PhD, a smiling man with gray hair, is a University Outreach & Engagement Senior Fellow & Professor. His new publication, "Organizational Arrangements in Evidence2Success Communities: Sustainable Community Transformation for Youth Well-Being," is in Societies. Michigan State University.

NEW PUBLICATIONS: "Organizational Arrangements in Evidence2Success Communities: Enabling Sustainable Community Transformation for Youth Well-Being." Findings suggest evidence-based planning supports youth well-being & equitable systems. Michigan State University.

MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Douglas and grad student Samiah K. Mjengwa on publishing, "Enhancing Early Literacy Development Through Dialogic Reading" in Childhood Education: spr.ly/63322B8fboO #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience

NEW PUBLICATION from Michigan State University. Sarah N. Douglas, Associate Professor, smiles in glasses; Samiah K. Mjengwa, Graduate Student, smiles in glasses & headscarf. Publication: Enhancing Early Literacy Development Through Dialogic Reading (Childhood Education).