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UCCF’s Erin Hunter: The Pressures of Motherhood in the Pandemic

March 12, 2021 General, News, Parenting, UCCF

In the midst of the pandemic, parents have been faced with the challenge of balancing personal and professional life. In addition to the work strains, studies have found that women were disproportionately affected by mental load and impacts on daily…

UCCF’s Erin Hunter: On How to Help Your Kids Cope with Pandemic Stress

March 9, 2021 General, News, Parenting, UCCF

Erin Hunter, Ph.D., interim director of the University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) at MARI, recently provided expert advice on parenting during the pandemic, particularly as children transition back into in-person learning. In the conversation with Michigan Radio’s…

Get to Know: The 2020-2021 Kalter Fellows

February 8, 2021 General, Parenting, UCCF

Each year, MARI opens our doors to the next generation of practitioners through our various training programs. One of the most visible training opportunities is the Neil S. Kalter Fellowship — aka, the fellows who run the Parenting Through Separation…

Parenting Through Separation and Divorce Workshop – March 2021

March 15, 2021 Events, General, News, Parenting, UCCF, Workshops

The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) is offering a monthly free, virtual Parenting Through Separation and Divorce workshop this spring. The link to access the online workshop is provided to participants after registration. The Parenting through Separation…

Understanding and Managing ADHD in Elementary School Workshop – March 2021

March 17, 2021 ADHD, Events, News, Parenting, UCCF, Workshops

The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) is offering a free Understanding and Managing ADHD in Elementary School virtual workshop. The event is 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2021 on Zoom. The workshop is free, but participants are…

Understanding and Managing ADHD in High School Workshop – Feb 2021

February 17, 2021 ADHD, Events, News, Parenting, UCCF, Workshops

The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) is offering a free Understanding and Managing ADHD in High School virtual workshop. The event is 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 on Zoom. The workshop is free, but participants are…

Understanding and Managing ADHD in Middle School Workshop – Jan 2021

January 20, 2021 ADHD, Events, News, Parenting, UCCF, Workshops

The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) is offering a free Understanding and Managing ADHD in Middle School virtual workshop. The event is 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan 20, 2021 via Zoom. Participants will receive a…

Parenting Through Separation and Divorce Workshop – Nov. 30, 2020

November 30, 2020 Events, General, News, Parenting, UCCF, Workshops

New Session Added! The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) is offering an additional session of the free monthly Parenting Through Separation and Divorce Workshop. Due to a technical issue, we are offering a second session for November,…

Understanding and Managing ADHD in Elementary School Workshop – Nov 2020

November 18, 2020 ADHD, Events, News, Parenting, UCCF, Workshops

The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) is offering a free Understanding and Managing ADHD in Elementary School virtual workshop. The event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 on Zoom. Participants will receive a link to…

Expert Advice: On How to Parent in a Pandemic and Being a Good Example

October 13, 2020 General, News, Parenting, UCCF

Parenting is not easy business. Erin Hunter, Ph.D., interim director of the University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) at MARI, recently provided actionable advice for parents, particularly those who may be feeling frayed around the edges or burnt…