Children and Families SIG Newsletter
April 2021

Researcher profile
Webinar
Member survey
Recent publications

Researcher Profile
Sheryl Hughes
My research focus in on parental socialization of eating behaviors in children. With my background in Developmental Psychology and expertise in psychosocial behavior, I have specifically targeted parent-child relations during mealtimes and their impact on the development of child eating behaviors. My research views childhood obesity from an ecological perspective, combining well-established theoretical perspectives in Developmental Psychology with current knowledge of child nutrition. Moreover, I have applied this perspective to diverse, underserved populations who are at a greater risk for childhood obesity. These efforts are critical to the formulation of effective prevention approaches to childhood obesity. I have developed assessments of parent-child feeding interactions and validated those measures with direct observation of parent-child interactions and child dietary intake. I have extensive experience using both direct observation and parent-report methods to assess parenting, feeding, and child eating behaviors in varying contexts. I have been the Principal Investigator on four large federally funded projects focusing on parenting/feeding, child eating self-regulation, and childhood obesity. My studies have primarily examined parent/child dyads from families with low incomes. 

What is your favorite TV show/movie/book?
My favorite movie is Soapdish because it is a hilarious '90s soap opera spoof. I highly recommend it. 

Where would you love to travel for a future ISBNPA conference?
Athens, Greece

What is your favorite journal article?
Russell CG, Russell A. "Food" and "non-food" self-regulation in childhood: a review and reciprocal analysis. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2020;17(1):33. doi: 10.1186/s12966-020-00928-5. PMID: 32151265. 
Children and Families SIG Webinar

Engaging children and families in physical activity during the global pandemic: What’s happening and what’s coming up?

April 14, 2021 19:00GMT

Speakers:
Dr. Kate Parker, Deakin University
Dr. Lauren Aurndell, Deakin University
Dr. Leigh Vanderloo, SickKids Hospital ParticipACTION
Member Survey
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Recent Publications

Dean M, O’Kane C, Issartel J, McCloat A, Mooney E, Gaul D, Wolfson JA, Lavelle F 2021. Guidelines for designing age-appropriate cooking interventions for children: the development of evidence-based cooking skill recommendations for children, using a multidisciplinary approach. Appetite, vol. 161, pp.105-125.

Dean M, Issartel J, Benson T, McCloat A, Mooney E et al 2021. CooC11 and CooC7: the development and validation of age appropriate children’s perceived cooking competence measures. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, vol.18:1.

Downing KL, Hinkley T, Timperio A, Salmon J, Carver A, Cliff DP, Okely AD, Hesketh KD 2021. Volume and accumulation patterns of physical activity and sedentary time: longitudinal changes and tracking from early to late childhood. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, vol. 18:39. 

Fairclough SJ, Tyler R, Dainty JR, Dumuid D, Richardson C, Shepstone L, Atkin AJ 2021. Cross-sectional associations between 24-hour activity behaviours and mental health indicators in children and adolescents: A compositional data analysis. Journal of Sports Science, vol.21, pp.1-13. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2021.1890351. 

Fraser K, Markides BR, Barrett N, Laws R 2021. Fussy eating in toddlers: A content analysis of parents' online support seeking. Maternal and Child Nutrition, e13171. doi.org/10.1111/mcn.13171 

Hartwig TB, Sanders T, Vasconcellos D, Noetel M, Parker PD et al 2021. School-based interventions modestly increase physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness but are least effective for youth who need them most: an individual participant pooled analysis of 20 controlled trials. British Journal of Sports Medicine, an 13:bjsports-2020-102740. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-102740. 

Lee EY, Bains A, Hunter S, Ament A, Brazo-Sayavera J et al 2021. Systematic review of the correlates of outdoor play and time among children aged 3-12 years, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, vol: 18:41. 

McCann J, Russell C, Campbell K, Woods J 2020. Nutrition and packaging characteristics of toddler foods and milks in Australia. Public Health Nutrition, 1-13. doi:10.1017/S1368980020004590.

Nobles J, Summerbell C, Brown T, Jago R, Moore T 2021. A secondary analysis of the childhood obesity prevention Cochrane Review through a wider determinants of health lens: implications for research funders, researchers, policymakers and practitioners. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, vol. 18: 22. doi.org/10.1186/s12966-021-01082-2 
 
Get In Touch
Do you have a recent publication or an upcoming event that would be of interest to the members of the Children and Families SIG?
Get in touch at dorota.zarnowiecki@flinders.edu.au if you would like to be featured in the newsletter 

2021 Committee Members
Co-Chairs: Holly Harris (NL), Sanne Veldman (NL), Rebecca Stanley (AUS)
Webinars and events: Taniya Singh Nagpal (USA), Stuart Fairclough (ENG)
Newsletter: Alexandra Jackson (USA), Dorota Zarnowiecki (AUS)
Twitter: Eloise Litterbach (AUS)

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