Small Boat, Wide Sea

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From readers of Dr. Mumford's parenting book, "Small Boat, Wide Sea: Parenting in the 21st Century":

"You have put together an amazing amount of condensed thinking in a very readable form."

"Thank you for your book. . . I'm more of a big picture/principle guy myself and appreciate your wisdom on parenting."

"Thank you for writing a sensitive, down-to-earth parenting book. This should be a 'must read' for every parent of an infant, toddler, preschooler, elementary-age child or adolescent."

"I just finished reading your book and I cried at the end. . .I wish I'd had it earlier (when our little girl was one). How reassuring it would have been. There were parts that convicted me and others that left me standing tall. Through it all what struck me most was the importance of having a plan for our children's lives."

"I've read several chapters and feel like you've been at my house, following me around. . .I really like the format and the "rate yourself" sections. I do admit, even though I never want to, that my kids can be in charge and are parent deaf. I'm praying for strength to improve."

"I thoroughly appreciated the honesty and "right-on" way you discussed parenting and child development. I enjoyed it and have recommended it to others."

"I love your warm and witty writing style. I love your wisdom. I have only one plea after reading this book. 'Please, Dr. Mumford, write more!'"
ABOUT Judy Ann Mumford, Ph.D.

Educational Background

Ph.D. & M.S., Family Studies - University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

B.A., Child Study - Stephens College, Columbia, MO

Graduate, Christian Education - Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL

Recent Employment History

Senior Researcher – Center for Family Policy and Research, University of Missouri

[Research emphases: Adolescent Risk-taking, Parenting Education, Preschool Care]

Statewide Director – Missouri Accreditation of Early Childhood Education Programs

Adjunct Faculty – University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

[Courses taught: Adolescence and Early Adulthood (Undergraduate), Adolescence and Young Adulthood (Graduate Seminar), Research Methods, Working with Parents, Working with Infants and Toddlers]

Workshops Authored & Facilitated

  • Children in the 21st Century: What’s in their Backpacks?
  • Choices and Consequences: The Adolescent Journey
  • Does Parenting Matter?
  • Don’t Rely on the Village
  • Early Childhood Experiences and Adolescent Behaviors: Making the Connection
  • Entitlement and the 21st Century Child
  • Family Matters: The State of America’s Children
  • For the Sake of Children
  • Leaving Cute, Entering Cool: The Pre-Adolescent Journey
  • Old-Fashioned Parenting in a New Age World
  • Parent-Adolescent Connectedness & Unacceptable Adolescent Moral Behaviors
  • Pre-Adolescence: What a Ride!
  • Small Boat, Wide Sea: Parenting in the 21st Century
  • The State of the 21st Century Family
  • Understanding and Helping Troubled Teens

Publications

Mumford, J. A. (2005). Small Boat, Wide Sea: Parenting in the 21st Century.  Columbia, MO: Kingsgate Publishing.

Park, S. K., Thornburg, K. R., & Mumford, J. A. (2002). Early childhood professional development in the United States.  International Journal of Early Childhood Education, 8(2), 115-135.

Mumford, Judith A. (2001). Adolescent risk-taking.  Columbia, MO: University of Missouri.

Filbert, L., Thornburg, K. R.,  Mumford, J., & Kempf Leonard, K. (1995).  Information for educators and policymakers regarding the juvenile system.  Journal of Extension, 33(3).

Thornburg, K. R., & Mumford, J. (1994).  Physical abuse of children: A synthesis of research. Violence Update, 4(11), 1-4.

Filbert, L., Thornburg, K. R., Mumford, J. A., & Leonard, K. K. (1993). Juvenile justice: A synthesis of recent recommendations and supporting research. (Report 9-93). Columbia, MO: RUPRI.

Filbert, L., Thornburg, K. R., Mumford, J. A., & Scott, J. L. (1993). Effects of prenatal care on adolescent mothers and infants: Synthesis of recent recommendations and supporting research. (Report 16-93). Columbia, MO: RUPRI.

Filbert, L., Mumford, J. & Thornburg, K. R. (1993). School dropouts: A synthesis of recent recommendations and supporting research. (Report 18-93). Columbia, MO: RUPRI.

Thornburg, K. R., Filbert, L., & Mumford, J. (1993). Child health: A synthesis of recent recommendations and supporting research.  (Report 19-93). Columbia, MO: RUPRI.

Thornburg, K. R., Mumford, J., & Filbert, L. (1993). Migrant children and their families: A synthesis of recent recommendations and supporting research. (Report 3-93). Columbia, MO: RUPRI.

Thornburg, K. R., Mumford, J., Filbert, L, & Davis, N. (1993). Child care: A synthesis of recent recommendations and supporting research. (Report 10-93). Columbia, MO: RUPRI.

Mumford, J. A., & Thornburg, K. R. (1992).  Parenting education: A synthesis of research with annotated bibliography (Report No. 9-92).  Columbia, MO:  RUPRI.

Mumford, J. A., & Thornburg, K. R. (1991).  Parenting education: A synthesis of research (Report No. 10-91). Columbia, MO:  RUPRI.

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