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Mikia Manley

14 posts

It Takes a Village: The Effects of Familial Financial Support on Children Raised by Single Mothers

November 17th, 2014 - Mikia Manley

New research shows that support from fathers, family, and friends plays a crucial role in relieving the economic burden of low-income, single mothers, resulting in benefits for the behavioral and developmental outcomes of their children. More »

Silent Observers: How Children Internalize Witnessing Domestic Violence in Their Homes

October 23rd, 2014 - Mikia Manley

Play and artwork may reveal that children are deeply impacted by witnessing domestic violence at home and are confused by their emotional reactions. More »