Jim Bates

About Jim Bates

James S. Bates, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor and Extension Field Specialist of Family Wellness in Family and Consumer Sciences at The Ohio State University. His scholarship focuses on grandparent-grandchild relationships, family resilience, and program evaluation. He has written about human trafficking, co-parent education, reading and writing for school success, and aging. He is also involved in a number of research projects in Ohio, ranging from father-child relationships and food grilling to the impact of shale development in Appalachia Ohio.

April 16, 2015

Boomerang Kids – Your adult child moves back

https://go.osu.edu/boomerangkids

April 16, 2015

Fundamental Skills of Effective Parenting

https://go.osu.edu/effectiveparenting

March 10, 2015

Cutting Hair and Picking Noses Helps Build Fine Motor Coordination

Every parent dreads the moment when their three year-old shows them his or her nice new haircut, and proudly states it was done, “All by myself!” Where did they get those scissors anyway? And, what about the child’s desire to pick their nose (Ew, gross!)? Relax parents, your child is simply working on her or […]

WRITTEN BY: Rachel Erb, BS (May, 2015), Human Development and Family Studies, & James S. Bates, Ph.D. Field Specialist, Family Wellness, OSUE

REVIEWED BY: Joseph Maiorano, MS; Harrison County Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences

PHOTO CREDITS:

Google Images

SOURCES:

http://www.school-ot.com/fine%20motor%20activities.html
http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/fine-motor-skills-activities-for-children.html

January 22, 2015

Aging Well

Gerontology is the study of old age including the psychological, social, and biological processes of aging. Similar to gerontology, geriatrics is the medical subgroup of this field. Until recently, people had shorter lifespans, but with advancements in technology, medicine, and science, people are living longer because they are making healthier lifestyle choices. Population pyramids illustrate […]

WRITTEN BY: Andrew Kamban, BS, James S. Bates, Ph.D., and Kevin Lancki, BS

REVIEWED BY: Josephy Maiorano, MS; Harrison County Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences

REFERENCES:

www.census.gov/population/projections/data/statepyramid.html
www.aad.org/dermatology-a-to-z/health-and-beauty/general-skin-care/sun-protection/sunscreen-labels/how-to-select-a-sunscreen
www.nami.org/template.cfm?section=Depression
www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-eating/eating-well-as-you-age.htm
www.alz.org/what-is-dementia.asp

October 24, 2014

Make A Splash with Your Grandchild!

Are you looking for a fun, healthy activity that you and your grandchild can do together? Well, look no further, recreational swimming is the activity for you! Swimming and other aquatic fitness activities are healthy, inexpensive, and enjoyed by people of all ages. It is also an opportunity for you and your grandchild to strengthen […]

WRITTEN BY: Kevin M. Lancki, Andrew M. Kamban, (Human Development and Family Sciences undergraduate students) and James S. Bates, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, Field Specialist Family Wellness, Ohio State University Extension)

REVIEWED BY: Joseph Maiorano, M.S., Extension Educator Family and Consumer Sciences, Jefferson County, Ohio State University Extension

REFERENCES:

Bates, J. S., & Taylor, A. C. (2012). Grandfather involvement and aging men’s mental health. American Journal of Men’s Health, 6, 229-239.
Better Health Channel. (2012, September). Swimming-health benefits. Retrieved October 16, 2014 from http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Swimming
USA Swimming. (2010). The benefits of swimming. Retrieved October 16, 2014 from http://www.usaswimming.org/ViewMiscArticle.aspx?TabId=1664&mid=6563&ItemId=3529
Vogel, T., Brechat, P.-H., Leprêtre, P.-M., Kaltenbach, G., Berthel, M., & Lonsdorfer, J. (2009). Health benefits of physical activity in older patients: A review. International Journal of Clinical Practice, 63, 303-320. (Refer to Table 7, p. 316.)

May 30, 2014

Proven Practices in Helping Young Children Learn to Read and Write

When I was a student at Purdue University I worked for two professors who were studying early literacy (reading and writing) in Head Start classrooms (children 3-5 years-old). For two years, literacy was a big part of my life and I learned much about the ins and outs of how adults (parents and teachers) can […]

WRITTEN BY: James S. Bates, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Field Specialist

REVIEWED BY: OSU Extension Educators Polly Loy, MS (Belmont County), and Marie Economos, MS (Trumbull County).