This document consists of the 12 issues of "Parent News" (an electronic Internet magazine for parents, prepared for the National Parent Information Network) published during 1996. Each monthly issue contains short feature articles summarizing research, announcing major events and conferences, and addressing issues of interest to parents. Topics of…

This document consists of the 12 issues of "Parent News" (an electronic Internet magazine for parents, prepared for the National Parent Information Network) published during 1998. Each monthly issue contains feature articles describing the activities of the National Parent Information Network, summarizing research useful to parents,…

A 1980 federal law made adopting and raising special needs children affordable even for persons with limited means. However, many prospective adopters never complete the adoption process because of red tape, regulations, and institutional lethargy; among the adults who complete a home study or placement, lack of support services and advocacy…

This book presents information on drug abuse and adolescents for parents and professionals. The first chapter discusses today's drug culture, tracing the evolution of drug use from the 60s, through the 70s, 80s, and 90s. The second chapter discusses adolescent chemical use. It includes a check list for signs and symptoms; description of drug…

This brochure presents ideas for creating a special place for a family's reading materials--a"family library"--and for helping children build their own personal collections. The brochure offers a sampling of activities that will help families display and keep track of a growing collection of newspapers, magazines, and books. The brochure…

This pamphlet provides an overview to help parents understand the roots of teenage drug abuse, alcohol abuse, and crime, and describes ways of enhancing the family and moving to prevent substance abuse through support packages. A section on measuring perceptions identifies eight clusters of behavior which cover the circle of what children perceive…

This booklet presents suggestions for parents to promote their visually impaired infant's motor development. It is pointed out that babies with serious visual loss often prefer their world to be constant and familiar and may resist change (including change in position); therefore, it is important that a wide range of movement activities be…

This book presents information for parents who wish to help their children have successful, happy sport experiences. Section I presents five chapters on raising children to be athletes. Chapters discuss the role of parents of athletes, life as parents of an athelete, choosing the best sport experience, getting started and setting goals, and…

The purpose of this brochure is to help parents and caregivers guide children's behavior in a more effective and pleasant manner. Twenty principles of child management are listed and explained. Examples illustrate how each principle should be applied. These principles include general suggestions for creating family rules and guidance on how to…

Evidence exists that fathers have a potent influence on the sex-role adoption of their sons and daughters and that fathers tend to reinforce sex-role stereotypes of masculinity in their sons and femininity in their daughters. Crucial events appear to take place at the start of the second year of life. At this time, fathers begin to treat their…

This annotated bibliography lists 78 selected audiovisual resources (film, filmstrip, or video formats) in the general topic area of family interaction with a handicapped member. Sources older than 1970 are not included. Each listing provides information on length, format, audience, method of acquisition (rent or purchase, and price), source, and…

A mother recounts her gifted seven-year old daughter's self-initiated summer educational and creative pursuits, focusing on American Indian life. She notes the importance of encouraging self-initiation and self-direction in gifted children by providing new experiences and supporting the child's interests and involvements. (CB)

Ten articles considering ways in which to help in the development of the whole child address play, childhood fears, making children feel loved, how parents can help children learn, decision making, peer pressure, competition, sports, and reading materials for adolescents. (CB)

Resources, suggestions, and examples are listed to guide parent-teacher associations who wish to hold interesting health meetings, focusing on teaching parents about their children's health and development issues, involving students, and facilitating parent-child communication. (CB)

Suggestions are provided for parents of ways in which they can use the television to encourage and improve their child's reading. Activities include: discussing television characters; watching television specials geared for the child's age; and researching favorite television stars. (CB)