On this episode we're joined by Dr. Sunny Bai, Assistant Professor of Children's Behavioral Health and Psychology at the University of Oregon's Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health. Bai shares her latest research on family life, explores parent's communication styles with their children, and offers tips to support youth as the school year begins.

Topics

• The Science of Family Life [00:26]
• Inside Parent-Child Communication [6:06]
• Key Insights from Family Life Research [9:32]
• Supporting Youth Through School Stress [14:44]
• Surprising Findings in Family Research [19:50]

Guest

• Dr. Sunny Bai, Assistant Professor of Children's Behavioral Health and Psychology at the University of Oregon's Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health.

Resources

• Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health, learn more about UO's institute and facility on the Portland campus, which focuses on educating the next generation of children's behavioral health professionals, advancing research in child behavioral health, and providing community-based programs to support the mental health and well-being of children and families.
• Psychology Department at UO, explore UO's Department of Psychology, which offers programs to both undergraduate and graduate students interested in the study of human behavior, including areas such as child and adolescent development, biopsychology, and social behavior, while helping students build a foundation for careers in mental health, education, and related fields.
• SAFE Lab, find out about Dr. Bai's Strengthening Adolescents and Families Everyday (SAFE) lab, where research examines family life, the effects of stress on parent—child relationships, and how internalizing disorders in adolescence affect children and families, with hands-on opportunities for students seeking research experience to contribute to ongoing projects.

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