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Seminar discusses the socioeconomic impact on children’s emotional growth

Fariha Tasnim Amir | Contributing Writer Not all children come from the same social and financial background and it heavily impacts their cognitive development while growing up. Focusing on this, psychologist Dr. Stephanie Miller, whose research primarily delves into the psychological development of toddlers, hosted a seminar on Tuesday, April 9 discussing how various sociocultural […]

It’s time to stop child exploitation on YouTube

Gabriella Pinos/ Assistant Entertainment Director Even on the world’s largest video streaming website, kids are unsafe. On one hand, YouTube has given children a platform to express themselves and share their creativity to the world, whether it be through vlogs, skits, talk shows or just by being themselves. But that freedom of expression is being […]

Psychology students invited to learn about treatments for children

By: Yeskanisayka Urbina/Staff Writer   Students can register for an opportunity to learn about the latest treatment interventions for mental health and educational problems in children and adolescents through the University’s Center for Children and Family annual mental health conference. “Any student planning to work with children and adolescents should want to attend to learn […]

Neuroscientific studies on children being conducted at University

Daniel Lederman/Contributing Writer   FIU serves as a host for cognitive research for children in the Miami area. The Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development program (ABCD) at FIU uses neuroscientific facilities around the nation to collect biological and behavioral information during a longitudinal study of nearly 10,000 children, as stated by the ABCD official site. Spread […]

There should be more positive queer portrayal in children media

There has been a lack of positive queer portrayal in children's media for a long time.

Student Thoughts: The media are raising our children

The public is always wondering what the media’s effect on children is; a prominent concern because children are the indicators of changing times. What we influence them with can foretell how a certain future era or generation is going to play out.

New Barbie pushes for realistic beauty

Since her debut in March 1959, Barbie has experienced some significant changes to her blonde hair, blue eyed and petite physique. After a series of changes which included broadening the list of available eye colors, skin tones and hairstyles, Mattel has announced a new line of Barbie dolls that will now include four different body types.

China ends One-Child Policy, increases to two

Overwhelmed by the growing population, the One-Child Policy was implemented in the late 1970’s, limiting couples to only having one child. Disobeying this law led to harsh consequences, especially for women.

“Lack of time” mentality forces children to grow up faster

We waited impatiently to be in high school, then to become legal adults, graduate and go on to a university. Now we’re impatient to be 21, to get an internship as early as possible, graduate as quickly as we can then find a job that will lead to another job. It never stops.

There’s an app for that

Angel Banegas / Contributing Artist opinion@fiusm.com

FIU BBC to Hold Children’s Summer Camp

For more registration and information about the BBC Camp and EcoAcademy at The Kampong go to seas.fiu.edu. or contact Nicholas Ogle call 305-919-5568 or email nogle@fiu.edu.

University to open care center on campus

he University is partnering with Miami Children’s Hospital, a previous clinical affiliate, to construct a state-of-the-art Ambulatory Care Center right on campus.
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