Many sociologists predicted that economic, social, and technological forces would lead to a loss of community for Americans. According to new research, the nation's social support remains intact, and might even be growing stronger.
Penn State Scranton professors Ray Petren and Melissa LaBuda recently presented their research on parental role changes following separation at the National Council on Family Relations in San Diego, California.
Having a regular, age-appropriate bedtime and sufficient sleep from early childhood may be important for healthy weight in adolescence, according to Penn State researchers.
Expressive arts activities, a butterfly tent and wildlife exhibits are just a few of the many events planned for young people and their families at Ag Progress Days, Aug. 14-16.
Removing electronic media from the bedroom and encouraging a calming bedtime routine are among recommendations Penn State researchers outline in a recent manuscript on digital media and sleep in childhood and adolescence.
Family members may play an important role in children’s and adults’ illness management, and a family approach to managing chronic illness may produce more effective, longer-term benefits for the patient. Lynn Martire, professor of human development and family studies, highlights dyadic intervention approaches for improving chronic illness management in this month’s issue of the American Psychologist.
Employers who support working parents and their personal lives can positively influence the well-being of those employees and help them have more positive perceptions of their personal lives, according to a Penn State study.
Inspired by a personal event, a nontraditional student returns to school and earns her degree in human development and family studies to help families in the community.
Exhibits, games, activities and prizes focused on learning about bugs, animals, health and science will be offered for children at Penn State's Ag Progress Days expo, Aug. 15-17.
The Woskob Family Gallery will host a community art-making event from 1 to 10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. All members of the community are welcome. Participants are invited to contribute to a wall drawing visualizing their resolutions for the upcoming year. The piece will remain on display through Jan. 10, 2017.
Disney’s “Inside Out,” a family friendly film, and “Jurassic World,” a college friendly movie, are the featured films for the drive-in movie at Penn State York set for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 Movie-lovers can park in the lower parking lot area behind the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. In case of rain, the movies will be rescheduled for a date in October.
"Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries," is set to thrill audiences at Penn State York's Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) Saturday, Jan. 19 at 1 and 4 p.m. Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. Gang take center stage in an all-new family musical presented by Warner Brothers Consumer Products and Life Like Touring. The show features everyone's favorite characters from one of television's longest-running animated series.
Ticket prices are $55, $40 and, $25 and can be purchased at The Pullo Center Box Office, charge by phone at 717-505-8900, or online at http://pullocenter.yk.psu.edu/events/event_details/scooby-doo-live-music.... Penn State York students can purchase one ticket at the box office at the special price of $12.
Game day photos from Penn State's Overtime victory over Wisconsin on Nov. 24 at Beaver Stadium
