Michael A. O'Donnell

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Michael A. O'Donnell
Born (1956-06-17) June 17, 1956 (age 67)
Occupation(s)Author, Researcher, Lecturer
Children3
RelativesRichard O'Donnell (twin brother)

Michael A. O'Donnell (born June 17, 1956, in

Vienna, Austria,[9] in 1995.[10]

Biography

O'Donnell received his

in 1986.

The International Family Life Institute

In the late 1980s, O'Donnell, then an Assistant

family and consumer science
and practice.

Southwest Center for Fathering

In the early 1990s, O'Donnell

Sacramento, Calif., was formed after attendees returned from a seminar held by O'Donnell at Abilene Christian University.[23][24]

Author

In 1995, O'Donnell, a Professor of Family Studies and Department Chair of

PBS nationally syndicated radio program To the Best of Our Knowledge.[28][29][30][31]

Personal life

He is the

. He is married and has three children (one deceased) and three grandchildren.

Academic and popular books

Awards and honors

Some honors and awards include: In 1992, then-Governor President

keynote speaker of Singapore
’s National Week of the Family.

In 2012, he was selected as a

Catholic Press Association Award-Winner for his monthly column, Family Matters in The Colorado Catholic Herald.[37]

References

  1. ^ New Man magazine, "Successful Kids Believe," November/December 1997.
  2. Little, Brown & Co.
  3. Abilene Reporter News
    , "Survey Says Normal, Happy Teens Do Exist," Jerry Daniel Reed, July 11, 1994.
  4. University of Nebraska
    .
  5. ^ Cited in DeFrain, John and Sylvia M. Asay. “Strong Families Around the World: An Introduction to the Family Strengths Perspective.” Co-published simultaneously in Marriage & Family Review Haworth Press Vol. 41, No. 1/2, 2007, pp. 1-10; and: Strong Families Around the World: Strengths-Based Research and Perspectives (ed: John DeFrain, and Sylvia M. Asay) The Haworth Press, Inc., 2007, pp. 1-10.
  6. ^ Cited in DeFrain, John ; Asay, Sylvia M., "Family Strengths and Challenges in the USA", Marriage & Family Review: Vol. 41, Issue 3 & 4, 2007.
  7. ^ USA Today, "One Last Trip Before Kids Fly the Coop," Linda Temple, September 4, 1997.
  8. ^ http://www.nguoitinhuu.com/Family/gioihancthieunien.html Articles on "Good Kids" in Vietnamese
  9. ^ Delaware County Sunday Times, "O'Donnell Will Address United Nations," June 18, 1995.
  10. ^ Optimist, "Family Matters: Professor to Present Research to United Nations Committee," Erin House, June 1995.
  11. ^ Raising Teens (published by Better Homes and Gardens), "Seven Secrets to Raising Great Kids," December 1999.
  12. ^ The International Family Life Institute, Inc. was responsible for funding the Center for Fathering for $10,000 on the campus of Abilene Christian University and funding the National Adolescent Wellness Research project with the University of Alabama for an additional $15,000.
  13. ^ "Login".
  14. accredited by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). In 2007, SAU had the highest percentage of graduates nationally to become family life educators through the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR)
    .
  15. ^ Troy Eccentric [1], "Good Examples! Hills Author Basks In National Spotlight," Jay M. Grossman, October 24, 1996.
  16. Chronicle of Higher Education
    , "Reforming Phantom Fathers," Katherine S. Mangan, June 1996; The Ruston Daily Leader, "Lecture Series to Feature O'Donnell," October 31, 1997.
  17. ^ "Abilene Christian U Center". chronicle.com.
  18. Texas History
    , The Optimist (Abilene, TX), Vol. 79, No. 33, Ed. 1, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 1991, "Southwest Center for Fathering to Announce Opening Monday."
  19. Cox News Service
    , Oct. 25, 1993.
  20. ^ "Fatherly Advice: University's Center Urges Two-Parent Homes for Stability," Jean Pagel, Associated Press, June 18, 1995.
  21. ^ The Straits Times (Singapore), "Centre for Fathers Finds a Home," May 25, 2001.
  22. ^ The Straits Times, "Family and Parenting: Staying in Remote Control", November 16, 2001.
  23. ^ "fathersandfamilies Resources and Information". ww16.fathersandfamilies.com. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  24. ^ "Home | the Year-Round Source for Events".
  25. ^ USA Today, "Shoring Up the Navy," May 1996; USA Today, "Lifting Teen Limits," Nanci Hellmich, October 30, 1996.
  26. ^ Better Homes and Gardens, "Six Secrets to Raising a Successful Teen," Martha Miller, 1998.
  27. ^ Jet (now Ebony magazine) "Experts Tell How to Set Age-Appropriate Limits for Teens", May 2008.
  28. ^ PBS Radio, To The Best of Our Knowledge, June 1996.
  29. ^ "Daddies Should Develop Relationships with Children," Associated Press, June 20, 1993.
  30. ^ "Promises to Keep: Daily Devotions for Men of Integrity," Nick Harrison, HarperCollins Publishers, May 28, 1996. Cites Dr. O'Donnell's professorship with Abilene Christian University and work as director with the Southwest Center for Fathering in its biographical appendix.
  31. ^ "Dads: Fathering Walks A Political Minefield These Days," Staff, June 18, 1995, Houston Chronicle, Outlook section, Page 2, 2 Star Edition.
  32. ^ Cited in Parenting 911: How to Safeguard and Rescue Your 10 to 15 Year-Old from Substance Abuse, Sexual Encounters and Other Risky Situations, Giannetti, Charlene and Sagarese, Margaret, Random House, 2004.
  33. ^ Cited in Fechner, Kellie M (2006) "Resilience: A Case Study of the Personal Characteristics, Skills and Coping Strategies of Educationally Successful Adolescents", Woodcrest State College.
  34. ^ Cited in "Family Therapy Review: Preparing for Comprehensive and Licensing Examinations", Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc Inc. (publishers), 2011, Robert H. Coombs, editor.
  35. ^ O'Donnell's book, Heart of the Warrior, is cited in The Men's Bibliography: A Comprehensive Bibliography of Writing on Men, Masculinities, Gender and Sexualities, compiled by Michael Flood, 19th edition, 2008, [2].
  36. ^ "Online Exhibits". DAH Site. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  37. ^ "Herald wins two Catholic Press Association awards". www.coloradocatholicherald.com. July 6, 2012.