Additional Topics that can Impact Parenting, Families, and Child Outcomes
There are many different family types (structures) and ways to navigate the complex processes that occur within families. Below are select resources to additional topics that may impact families and children across the world.
Adoption and Foster Care
For additional information concerning parenting within the contexts of adoption and foster care, read these articles on adoption and foster care.
Family Structures and Associated Processes
To learn more about stepfamilies, divorce, same-sex parenting, etc., read these articles on “types of families.”
Grandparents Rearing Grandchildren
- For information about grandparents rearing grandchildren, read this article about grandparents and substance abuse.
- Here is another resource on the topic: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren [pdf]
- U.S. Census data on this topic can be found online: Grandparents and the opioid crisis.
The Danish Way of Parenting
- To learn about the Danish way of parenting, visit thedanishway.com.
- To learn about how the “Danish” way of parenting differs from the “American” way of parenting, read this article about Danish parenting styles.
Children who have Exceptionalities
- The Office for Civil Rights provides this article on protecting children who have special needs.
- Information on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act can be found in government websites and independent publications.
- Learn about children who are academically-gifted, read this article on academically gifted children and giftedness more generally.
- Parent resources are provided by the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC).
- The NAGC also offers tip sheets for parents of gifted children.
- Download Gifted 101 [pdf]
- Children who have developmental variations: 1 in 6 children in the U.S. have one or more developmental disabilitieis or delays [pdf]
- The CDC has information about children who have birth defects, children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
- For a more general overview of children’s mental health, visit this children’s mental health webpage from the CDC.
Prevention and Interventions
- Preventing birth defects documentation
- Opioid use during pregnancy
- Targeted Interventions Supporting Parents of Children with Special Needs, Parents Facing Special Adversities, and Parents Involved with Child Welfare Services; Click here for a link to the full book on interventions.
- Helping families that have special needs.
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Click here to learn more about shaken baby syndrome.
Racism
- Information on the intersection between racism and health.
- Talking to kids about racism can be tough. For more information, visit this article with advice for talking about racism and this article for parents addressing racial bias.
Coping in a Pandemic
The CDC also offers information on helping children cope during the pandemic.
Obesity
Information about childhood obesity.
Poverty
An infographic on the effect of poverty on infants and toddlers.
Family Media Plan
How to create a family media plan.
The Importance of Family Meal Time
- A video about family relationships.
- The importance of family dinners.
- The benefits of family dinners.
- How to have a healthy family table [pdf]
Rituals
To learn more, read this article about family rituals.
HPV Vaccine Recommendations (for all genders through age 45 years)
Pornography, Sex Trafficking, and Human Trafficking
- Safeguarding children from pornography.
- The Impact of Pornography on Children [pdf]
- 2018 Statistics from the National Human Trafficking Hotline [pdf]
- Human trafficking in Iowa.
- Recognizing the signs of human trafficking.
Sextortion
A comprehensive list of other topics can be found here.
