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Giddings, Louise R. – 1989
Under the guidance of alert adults, young children can develop new understandings, learn valuable skills, and acquire positive attitudes toward life and learning by taking part in activities in the kitchen. This book provides ideas that parents and parent surrogates can use to provide experiences in the kitchen that will contribute to children's…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Rearing, Child Role, Cooking Instruction
Allen, Cheri – 1984
Part of a three-volume series, this guide is intended for parents of young children of preschool through kindergarten age. The purpose of the guide is to provide ideas and activities to help in the development of various basic skill areas which will be important for children's later success in school. Discussion focuses on the child's self…
Descriptors: Discipline, Family Environment, Kindergarten Children, Language Acquisition
Lindner, Barbara – 1988
One of the best guarantees of a child's success in school is his or her parents' involvement in education. This resource guide provides information in the following areas: (1) family types; (2) expectations of parents, teachers, and administrators; (3) barriers encountered by parents and teachers; (4) home environment improvements through family…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrator Role, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
Graves, Donald; Stuart, Virginia – 1985
Based on a seminal classroom research project directed by Dr. Donald Graves, as well as on the experiences of numerous children, teachers, parents, and researchers around the world, this book shows what can happen when teachers and parents realize that every child can write. Although the book is the result of a collaboration, the two authors have…
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Elementary Education
Cohen, Shirley – 1998
This book reviews the current state of research and practice in intervention for children with autism. The 10 chapters are organized into three parts, on the nature of autism, treatment of autism, and possibilities for a cure and recovery from autism. Chapter 1 introduces definitions and characteristics of autism. Chapter 2 considers what it is…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Behavior Modification, Case Studies
Levin, Boris Mikhailovich; Levin, Mikhail Borisovich – Soviet Education, 1990
Reports on Soviet parents' responses to a 1986 survey concerning parental influence on children and alcohol use. Points out that most parents perceive the link between their own alcohol use and children's drinking but cultural traditions and alcoholic habits often preclude change. Notes parents' opinions on effectiveness of governmental and school…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Children
Luther, Edith H.; Canham, Daryl L.; Cureton, Virginia Young – Journal of School Nursing, 2005
Autism in children has increased significantly in the past 15 years. The challenges and stressors associated with providing services and caring for a child with autism affect families, educators, and health professionals. This descriptive study used a survey to collect data on parents' perceptions of coping strategies and social support.…
Descriptors: Social Support Groups, Autism, School Nurses, Coping
Kahn, Paul – 1997
This guide is for parents of children with disabilities who require the help of a machine or device for some life-sustaining activity such as breathing or eating. Following an introduction, chapter 1 is on preparing for the child's return home including parent training, community-based services, and obtaining funding for home care. Chapter 2, on…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Community Health Services, Family Environment, Family Relationship
Grinnell, Paula C. – 1984
Dealing with the critical years from birth through kindergarten, this micromonograph answers parents' questions about when and how to prepare a child for reading. The pamphlet discusses in depth these suggestions: (1) talking and reading to the child, (2) letting the child read and write, (3) being a model of reading and writing behavior, and (4)…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Early Reading, Family Environment, Family Influence
Clay, Marie – 1987
Intended for parents of preschoolers, this book offers samples of children's "writing" (defined as the funny signs and symbols that pencils make) and attempts to show how parents can support and expand children's discovery of printed language before children begin school. Each of the eight chapters contains numerous examples of young…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Emergent Literacy, Family Environment, Language Acquisition
Miller, Becky Iden – 1986
A review of research data focused on the effects of parental involvement on children's reading achievement and ways in which parents can help promote children's reading achievement. The review included 35 studies (which are briefly summarized) of (1) parents' attitudes about their involvement in their child's education, (2) the positive effects of…
Descriptors: Family Environment, Meta Analysis, Parent Attitudes, Parent Participation
Online Submission, 2004
The journey for children who are gifted and talented can be exciting and challenging. There are so many twists and turns, detours, and confusing signs that many parents feel they need some sort of road map to guide their children on this journey. Because each child is different, there is no one road map to follow. What this handbook can offer…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Special Needs Students, Academically Gifted, Parent Participation
Perry, Desmond – 2001
Written from the perspective of a Montessori preschool director, teacher educator, and father, this book presents basic information on child development from the prenatal period through the school years, highlighted by stories of child development in different cultures. The book is presented in three parts. Part 1 focuses on the "explosions…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Rearing, Children, Cognitive Development
Pawel, Jody Johnston – 2000
Noting that building and maintaining healthy family relationships is analogous to building a house, this book guides parents through a self-paced parenting workshop to help build healthy relationships, prevent problems, and respond effectively to situations that occur. With the exception of Chapters 1 and 3, the chapters are designed to be…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Development, Child Rearing, Children
Ramey, Craig T.; Ramey, Sharon L. – 1999
To help parents of infants understand the issues at the core of current advice and trends on parenting, this guide provides information about recent research on early learning, communication, social skills, and emotional growth from birth to 18 months. The guide also focuses on how growth, learning, social interactions, emotional development, and…
Descriptors: Brain, Child Caregivers, Child Development, Child Rearing