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Peer reviewedKillen, Joel D. – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 1985
Discusses the need for smoking prevention programs that help adolescents resist social pressure and that use the results of current smoking prevention research. Theoretical foundations of current smoking prevention programs are also provided. (AS)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Health Education, Preadolescents, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedBauer, Karen L. – PTA Today, 1991
Children growing up today face unprecedented perils and problems, and for many children the world frequently seems to be an unpredictable place. Pressures on children come from a variety of sources, such as family, peer relationships, and changes in society. (JD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Childhood Needs, Children, Coping
Peer reviewedWardle, Francis – PTA Today, 1991
Looks at transracially adoptive and biologically multiracial families. These families need support and understanding because much of society is uncomfortable with them. It is important not to stereotype children of such families. The article presents suggestions to help these parents enrich their childrens' lives. (SM)
Descriptors: Adults, Biculturalism, Children, Cultural Background
