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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 · 30/09/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Erica Mitchell on publishing "Including support people in gestational diabetes mellitus education: Understanding providers’ perspectives" in Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology: spr.ly/63328BGsjX6 #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience
NEW Publication by Erica Mitchell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor. Mitchell, a white woman with brown hair, smiles. Article: 'Including support people in gestational diabetes mellitus education: Understanding providers' perspectives,' in Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Focuses on support improving GDM management & patient relationships. Michigan State University.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📣Congratulations to Dr. Yijie Wang on publishing "Making sense of development: What within-person and between-person patterns reveal" in Child Development Perspectives: spr.ly/63328BGYr7g #MSUHDFS
NEW Publication by Yijie Wang, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Michigan State University. Article title: "Making sense of development: What within-person and between-person patterns reveal," in Child Development Perspectives. Summarizes 3 developmental patterns in minoritized youth.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
📣Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Douglas on publishing "Parent-Coached Sibling-Mediated Intervention for Social Communication in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Single-Case Study" in Behavioral Sciences: spr.ly/63323BGikqX 🙌#MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience
New publication: Sarah Douglas, Ph.D., Professor. Title: Parent-Coached Sibling-Mediated Intervention for Social Communication in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Single-Case Study (Behavioral Sciences). Study emphasizes family participation in ASD interventions.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We're looking for 3 head teachers to work at our new Lansing Child Development Laboratory providing high-quality early childhood education & care, and helping to mentor MSU students studying to enter the profession. Why choose MSU? We take care of our people: spr.ly/6189B1fQmU #HiringECE #ECEJobs
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.WE ARE HIRING on a green background. "Why choose MSU?" lists benefits: generous leave, 10% retirement matching, robust healthcare, education benefits for family, and wellness programs. From Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Michigan State University, with MSU logo.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Amy Nuttall on publishing “Associations of childhood sexual maltreatment and negative birth experiences: Mediating role of posttraumatic stress in late pregnancy” in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research: spr.ly/63326BGT3R6 #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience
New Pub: Amy Nuttall, PhD, Assoc. Prof. Her paper: 'Childhood maltreatment & negative birth experiences: PTSD in late pregnancy' in J. of Psychosomatic Research. Features smiling Dr. Nuttall. MSU.NEW PUBLICATION. Amy Nuttall, PhD, Associate Professor, smiling in a circular photo. Research addresses trauma-related stress in pregnancy to improve perinatal outcomes for women with history of childhood sexual maltreatment, promoting maternal/infant well-being. Michigan State University.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
📣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.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🎉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.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
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.CONGRATULATIONS Dr. Amanda Guinot Talbot! She is the Director of Undergraduate Education & Associate Professor in MSU's Human Development and Family Studies, Director of Women's Leadership, and co-administrator of financial literacy campaigns. Received MA & PhD from MSU. Research: family economics & financial capability. MSU logo.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🎉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.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
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.WE ARE HIRING on a green background. "Why choose MSU?" lists benefits: generous leave, 10% retirement matching, robust healthcare, education benefits for family, and wellness programs. From Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Michigan State University, with MSU logo.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
🎉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.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
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.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
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.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🎉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.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
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.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
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
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
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 · 28/07/2026
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.CONGRATULATIONS Dr. Ahnalee Brincks, who completed an interdisciplinary Bio-Behavioral Statistics Ph.D. at the University of Miami. Her research focuses on preventing substance use & mental illness. From Michigan State University (Spartan logo).
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
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 · 20/07/2026
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.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
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.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
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.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🎉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.NEW PUBLICATION. Headshot of smiling Erica Mitchell, PhD, Director, Couple & Family Therapy Clinic. Text: Providers value educating support people to improve patient management & reduce stress. Online education is a good option. Michigan State University logo.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
🎉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.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
🎉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.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
🎉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.NEW PUBLICATION: Amy Nuttall, PhD, Associate Professor. A smiling woman with wavy hair & glasses wears a teal jacket. Text highlights varied feeding-to-soothe mechanisms across racial groups, stressing cultural context in child feeding & responsive interventions. Michigan State University, Department of Human Development & Family Studies logo.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
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'.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
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.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
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.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
📣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.NEW PUBLICATIONS. Text highlights that first-year ethnic-racial minority students face discrimination impacting mental health. Recommends culturally sensitive peer support in higher education. Includes MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies logo.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
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 · 16/06/2026
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.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
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).Michigan State University logo. Text: 'Department of Human Development and Family Studies MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY'. Main body explains dialogic reading as an interactive process to boost early literacy. Bottom title: 'Enhancing Early Literacy Development Through Dialogic Reading', with 'Childhood Education'.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Congratulations to Drs. Lekie Dwanyen, Caitlin Edwards and Andrea Wittenborn on publishing “'I'm Not Here to Teach You How to Be Gay:' LGBTQ+ Client Experiences of Othering in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy" in the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy: spr.ly/63320B8NgNm
NEW PUBLICATION: "I'm Not Here to Teach You How to Be Gay: LGBTQ+ Client Experiences of Othering in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy." By Drs. Dwanyen, Edwards, Wittenborn from MSU's Human Development Dept. Published in Journal of Marital and Family Therapy.Michigan State University text. A paper discusses LGBTQ+ clients experiencing "othering" in therapy and research. Title: "“I’m Not Here to Teach You How to Be Gay:” LGBTQ+ Client Experiences of Othering in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy" from Journal of Marital and Family Therapy.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Congratulations to Sriya Deva, Emily Stephenson, Alekya Vudathu, Nyla Fenner, Delaney Garrett, Adeline Loftis and Amy Dillon for presenting their research with HDFS at the 2026 University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum: spr.ly/63323B8plbb #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience
Three young women stand in front of a research poster titled, "UTILIZATION OF GENERATIVE AI FOR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL PURPOSES AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS". The poster includes graphs and text@number. They are at Michigan State University.Two smiling South Asian women stand next to a poster titled "Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Intervention to Support Well-being of Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities" by Alekya Vudathu, Emily Stephenson & Sriya Deva.At a research event, a young woman presents a poster titled "Quality of Educational Apps Used by Preschoolers" to an older woman. The poster features bar and line graphs illustrating app quality scores.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
📣Congrats to Dr. Amy Nuttall for publishing, "Associations between pregnancy-related anxiety & positive health behaviors across pregnancy in a sample of low-income, vulnerable women," in Midwifery! 📖 spr.ly/63321BB7RSR. #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience
NEW PUBLICATIONS. Amy Nuttall, PhD, Associate Professor. "Associations between pregnancy-related anxiety and positive health behaviors across pregnancy in a sample of low-income, vulnerable women". Midwifery. Michigan State University logo.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
📣Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Douglas on publishing "'Nothing Can Replace Authentic Human Interaction': EI/ECSE Professionals’ Perception of AI" in Topics in Early Childhood Special Education. 📖spr.ly/63321BBxIWD #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience
New Publication featuring Sarah Douglas, Ph.D., Professor. Text: "Nothing Can Replace Authentic Human Interaction": EI/ECSE Professionals' Perception of AI. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education. Photo of Sarah Douglas.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
📣Students in Dr. Erica Tobe’s HDFS 438 class (Applied Financial Literacy), the capstone for the Financial Literacy for Personal and Community Success minor, completed a final project with local partners Capital Area Community Services, MSU Go for the Green Team, and Legacy Financial Group.
Group photo of about 30 students and 2 staff in a classroom, posing in rows. Some students are squatting in the front row. A whiteboard and projector screen are in the background.A group of 20 young adults and one older adult pose in a classroom. Most of the group are white males, and one is a white female. The older adult is a white male with a beard.A group of 11 people of varying ages and ethnicities stand together indoors, posing for a photo. The group is positioned in front of a white board against a grey wall and wood door on the side.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
📣Congrats to Drs. Holly Brophy-Herb, Chi-Fang Tseng and Claire Vallotton and graduate student Salma El Saedy on publishing, "The Rewards and Stresses of Teaching for Infant and Toddler Educators," in the Early Childhood Education Journal: spr.ly/63326BBQucG
Michigan State University's Department of Human Development and Family Studies announces a new publication, "The Rewards and Stresses of Teaching for Infant and Toddler Educators" by Salma El Saedy, Dr. Holly Brophy-Herb, Dr. Chi-Fang Tseng, and Dr. Claire Vallotton.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
📣Congratulations to Dr. Linda Halgunseth for publishing "Examining the Roles of Parent-Child Gender Dyads in the Association Between Parental Psychological Control and Adolescent Depressive Symptoms in Chinese Families" in Behavioral Sciences! spr.ly/63320BBsVzk #MSUHDFS
Social media graphic announcing a new publication by Linda Halgunseth, Ph.D., Associate Professor. The publication examines the roles of parent-child gender dyads, parental psychological control, and adolescent depressive symptoms in Chinese families; Behavioral Sciences.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
We loved celebrating our two inspiring and beloved colleagues, Drs. Deborah Johnson and Emilie Smith who will be retiring this summer! We'll share about each closer to their retirement date. 💚#MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Chi-Fang Tseng on "Does Depression and Relationship Distress Predict Longer Couple Therapy Treatment in Naturalistic Settings?" published in the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy: spr.ly/63323BBg42l #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience
Promotional graphic with "NEW PUBLICATION" at the top. Features Chi-Fang Tseng, Ph.D., Assistant Professor. Text asks: "Does Depression and Relationship Distress Predict Longer Couple Therapy Treatment in Naturalistic Settings?"
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
🎉Congratulations to all of our 2026 graduates! We're so proud of you and so grateful to have been a part of your journey! 🎓💚 📷If you tag us on social media in your graduation photo, we'd love to reshare it! #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience
A crowd of graduating students in green caps and gowns. The text says, "Congratulations Class of 2026!" A logo for the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY is visible.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Douglas and graduate student Chandani Bhandari on publishing, “You Can’t Always See What’s Going On”: A Qualitative Exploration of Educators’ Perceptions Supporting Children’s Social Engagement” in Early Childhood Education Journal: spr.ly/63325BBRwMF.
New publication from Michigan State University's Department of Human Development and Family Studies featuring Sarah N. Douglas, Associate Professor, and Chandani Bhandari, Graduate Student. Title: "You Can't Always See What's Going On".
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Lori Skibbe for publishing “A randomized controlled trial of HighScope’s teacher professional learning on preschoolers' executive function skills” in the Early Childhood Research Quarterly: spr.ly/63328BBP3Jp. #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience
Image announces a new publication by Lori Skibbe, Ph.D., Professor, about a randomized controlled trial of HighScope's teacher professional learning on preschoolers' executive function skills, in the Early Childhood Research Quarterly.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
🎉Congratulations to Lilly Phillips on being selected the 2026 Outstanding Senior by the MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies! 🎓Read her story: spr.ly/6189BBz9pU #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience
Lilly Phillips, a 2026 Outstanding Senior, poses in her graduation gown. The Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Michigan State University is displayed at the top of the image.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
🎉Congratulations to Francesca Pratt on successfully defending her dissertation! We're all so grateful to have been a part of your journey! 🎓#MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience
Five women of diverse ethnicities stand in front of a screen displaying "ESSENTIAL FEATURES OF SOCIAL SUPPORT DURING THE PERINATAL PERIOD: A CRITICAL PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY WITH AFRICAN AMERICA MOTHERS" by Francesca Pratt, March 12, text@1.
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MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies @msuhdfs.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Congratulations to our Board of Trustee Award for academic excellence recipients Emily Mason and Lilly Phillips!🎉spr.ly/63324B6A1VQ
Image with a white background scattered with outlined graduation caps. The text shows a green "4.0 GPA" above the names "Emily Mason" and "Lilly Phillips" in a darker green.
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