In the News: Madonna Harrington Meyer
Madonna Harrington Meyer Reappointed as University Professor
In recognition of exceptional scholarship and innovative academic and professional activities, Madonna Harrington Meyer has been reappointed to a four-year term as University Professors, one of the highest honors the University bestows on faculty members.
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Harrington Meyer Quoted in New York Times Article on Grandfathering
Overall, grandmothers still take the lead in spending time with grandchildren, often rearranging their schedules to do so, says Madonna Harrington Meyer, University Professor and author of “Grandmothers at Work: Juggling Families and Jobs” (NYU Press, 2014).
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Nine Ways Grandparenting is Changing with the COVID-19 Pandemic
This research brief describes these long-term sociodemographic changes and uses in-depth interviews conducted before the pandemic to illustrate nine specific ways grandparenting is shifting in the U.S.
Tracking COVID’s Toll
Pandemic research by Maxwell faculty and students is shaping policy and perception on everything from aging to opioid addiction.
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The U.S. Should Expand Access to Dental Care for Older Adults
Older adults with lower socioeconomic status tend to have worse oral health, less dental insurance coverage, greater difficulties finding a dentist, and low-quality care.
Harrington Meyer quoted in NY Times piece on vacationing with grandparents
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Maxwell scholars publish book on public policy and the life course
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Harrington Meyer talks to AARP about grandparenting special needs kids
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Sociologists publish book on grandparenting children with disabilities
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Harrington Meyer discusses new book on Colgate University podcast
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Physical Health Impacts of Grandparenting Children with Disabilities
For many grandparents, caring for their grandchildren makes them feel younger, mostly because they are more physically active and maintain healthier diets.
Harrington Meyer quoted in Christian Science Monitor article on working parents, COVID-19
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Dean’s Office, CPR fund summer project assistantships
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Harrington Meyer discusses grandparenting during a pandemic with Kaiser Health News
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Harrington Meyer quoted in NY Times piece on grandparenting, COVID-19
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Grandmothers at Work during Coronavirus
COVID-19 is reshaping the lives of working grandmothers in the U.S. This brief draws on in-depth interviews and grandmothers’ stories to show how the coronavirus is redefining the lives of working grandmothers.
Complementary projects on food insecurity funded by Russell Sage
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Harrington Meyer discusses intensive grandparenting in Christian Science Monitor article
"Historically, grandparents have always provided care," says University Professor Madonna Harrington Meyer. "What we’re seeing now is grandparents providing care that looks a lot more like parenting: more hours and more tasks."
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Maxwell announces promotions, tenure for six faculty
“The faculty promoted are nationally recognized scholars, outstanding teachers, and engaged in making their work accessible to broader audiences in an effort to shape future research, and dialogue and practice,” said David M. Van Slyke, dean of the Maxwell School.
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Harrington Meyer discusses intensive grandparenting on Wharton podcast
University Professor Madonna Harrington Meyer discusses grandparents who are taking on tasks that have, until recently, generally been the purview of parents. So, in addition to the sublime pleasures of grandparenting, many grandparents are now also feeling high levels of stress and strain as grandparenting intensifies.
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