News and events
News
Div. 7 member featured for discussion of alcohol use and the pandemic
Research conducted by Div. 7 member, Susan Sonnenschein, PhD, was featured in the both the Conversation and CBS Baltimore. Sonneschein described the relationship between pandemic stress, parents teaching children in remote school, and alcohol use.
APA's recommendations for starting school during COVID-19
The contributors of this document reviewed statements from government, university, and non-profit organizations to identify missing pieces that needed to be addressed on how children can return safely to school during the coronavirus pandemic.
Div. 7 highlights from APA's conventions
We missed seeing you in person in 2020 and hope to see you in 2021. While you wait for APA 2021, currently scheduled from Aug. 12-15, 2021, in San Diego, you can view on-demand content from APA 2020 Virtual as well as Div. 7 past convention highlights.
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New York Times opinion piece: What will indefinite detention do to migrant kids?
Div. 7 shares the following opinion piece from the New York Times, of interest to Div. 7 members about the Trump administration’s regulations for migrant families who cross the border.
In collaboration with other APA divisions, Div. 7 is proud to provide you with a website that offers science-based information about children, youth, and families.
Statements
Statement Regarding Hitting Children
The Task Force on Physical Punishment of Children issued this statement explaining some of the effects of corporal punishment. They also offer resources for positive parenting.
Statement of APA President Regarding the Traumatic Effects of Separating Immigrant Families
APA 2018 President Jessica Henderson Daniel, PhD, issued a statement on the deleterious impact on the health and well-being of children and families who are separated as they seek to enter the United States without proper documentation.
Events
Aug. 12-15, 2021
San Diego