Global migration has steadily increased over past decades, and with that, brings the merger of family systems across various cultures. This week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Joahanna Wickramaratne is joined by sociology professor Deborah J. Cohan, Ph.D. to examine the shifts in family dynamics around the world, along with practical advice for approaching it.

An award-winning public sociologist, Deborah J. Cohan, Ph.D. serves as a sociology professor at the University of South Carolina Beaufort. Additionally, she is the author behind the critically acclaimed sociological memoir, ‘Welcome to Wherever We Are: A Memoir of Family, Caregiving, and Redemption’. Her work has graced the pages of various media outlets, from The New York Times to PsychologyToday, as well as Teen Vogue.

In this episode, Deborah J. Cohan, Ph.D. outlines conventional family dynamics and how they have shifted along with the steady rise of global migration. She sheds light on the common struggles families face in adapting to new cultures and dynamics.

Together, Joahanna and Deborah J. Cohan, Ph.D. explore the role of extended family and communities in a family’s adaptability. So, whether you’re curious about your own family’s evolution, or simply interested in understanding global perspectives, tune in this week for valuable insights and engaging discussions!

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Planning for a family? Your lifestyle choices can significantly impact your fertility. This week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Joahanna Wickramaratne consults reproductive biologist Dr. Amy Winship, Ph.D. on why lifestyle choices may play a part in fertility, and what to do to set yourself up for fertility success.

With expertise in the science underlying the biology of infertility, Dr. Amy Winship, Ph.D. is a research fellow and group leader in reproductive biology at Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute. Having obtained her PhD in 2016 at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Dr. Amy Winship, Ph.D.’s current research aims to improve understanding of how various environmental and lifestyle factors impact upon the female germline and fertility.

In this episode, Dr. Amy Winship, Ph.D. sheds light on her definition of a healthy lifestyle, and what it means in the context of reproductive health. She elaborates on various lifestyle factors, from sleep and stress, to diet and nutrition, and the role each of them play in fertility.

Together, Joahanna and Dr. Amy Winship, Ph.D. weigh up some useful habits, activities, and exercises that may prove effective in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, for better reproductive results. So, tune in this week for evidence-based advice on optimizing your chances of conceiving!

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Fostering is a noble act that offers children in need a loving and supportive home. This week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults social work professor Julie Cederbaum, Ph.D., MSW, MPH on the multifaceted experience of fostering and what it entails.

An associate professor in the Dworak-Peck School of Social Work at the University of Southern California, Julie Cederbaum, Ph.D., MSW, MPH is dedicated to her research, which focuses on the impact of childhood adversity and family processes on the well-being of youth. Using a dyad and family systems lens, her research explores the strengths and challenges experienced by diverse families, and ways in which parenting processes and behaviors influence mental health, reproductive health, and substance use behaviors in children, adolescents and young adults.

In this episode, Julie Cederbaum, Ph.D., MSW, MPH reveals that, while there is no one-size-fits-all experience, fostering tends to be a struggle for biological families. That aside, the experience of a foster family typically entails a variety of challenges, be it a change in dynamics and roles, or connecting with peers with similar experiences.

Together, Marie and Julie Cederbaum, Ph.D., MSW, MPH discuss the ways in which foster parents can build strong connections with their foster children, from expressing empathy, to tapping into the child’s favorite activities. So, tune in this week for expert insights and advice on fostering!

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