Celebrating the Importance of Juneteenth
By the HOPE Team Tomorrow, June 19th, marks the anniversary of the day in 1865 when word finally reached Texas that President Lincoln had outlawed slavery in the United States nearly two and a half years prior. Today, 156 years…
A Common Philosophy: Discussing Hope Theory
Last month, Jane Stevens, founder and publisher of PACEs Connection introduced us to the Hope Research Center at the University of Oklahoma. We had a fascinating hour-long call with director Dr. Chan Hellman and his team. They have learned how hope…
AAP Snapshots: Financial Impact of the Pandemic on Families
By Loren McCullough and Dr. Robert Sege This blog continues our reflections on the results of a survey that the HOPE team, in collaboration with the American Academy of Pediatrics, Prevent Child Abuse America, and the CDC (Centers for Disease…
AAP Snapshots: Family Closeness during COVID-19
By Loren McCullough and Dr. Robert Sege How do US parents and families cope with pandemic-related disturbances to their households? All across the country, family work and children’s regular way of life is topsy-turvy. The HOPE team, in collaboration with…
New KidsData.org Release: Positive Childhood Experiences During COVID-19
By Loren McCullough and Dr. Bob Sege What’s going on with families during the COVID pandemic? In partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics, Prevent Child Abuse America, and with assistance and financial support from the CDC (Centers for Disease…
“They never saw a child”: Ruby Bridges and the Adultification of Black Girls
In our last blog post, we introduced the Black History Month series we'll be running on the HOPE blog, to highlight and honor the work of Black individuals in the fields of public health, education, and child welfare. Today, we…
ACEs Connection Survey Results: “A Pattern of Remarkable Strength”
By Loren McCullough and Dr. Robert Sege This excerpt is cross-posted from our full article on ACEs Connection. "In this blog, we report the results of a survey of ACEs Connection members that shows that positive childhood experiences appear to…
Fighting Food Insufficiency in the Time of Covid-19
HOPE involves a change in mindset. For many of us, our professional training and inclinations lead us to discover risks, problems, and deficits. In this blog (the first from our new team member, Loren McCullough), we examine national data that…