This book assists in understanding and using the theories and techniques offered in the book "Effective Discipline in the Home and School" (1990). This book suggests where and when to start, how to put the ideas and methods into use, clarifying important steps, and giving step-by-step ways to put into effect each of the essential skills. In Part…

This booklet presents child care guidelines for mothers of newly adopted children. Hints for getting acquainted with a baby and developing a close mother-child relationship are provided. Medical checkups, feedings, and physical displays of affection (touching) are emphasized. Also provided is information pertaining to special cases of adoption: if…

This book reviews current knowledge about stepfamilies and presents a guide to clinical intervention with stepparents and stepchildren facing problems in the stepfamily situation. The first three chapters of the book examine the cultural and structural characteristics of stepfamilies and the available research on remarriages. Chapters 4 - 7…

This booklet, directed to parents, advocates parent involvement in New Zealand playcenter groups, discusses parental duties in the playcenter, and suggests ways parents can help children to learn. The booklet has three chapters. Chapter I discusses the value of parent involvement from the point of view of the child, the parent, and the community.…

This short guide offers simple, inexpensive activities which parents can use to help their children with motor and cognitive development. The activities are keyed to certain age levels: months 0-6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24, and years 2-3, 3-4, 4-5. The program builds skill on skill so that the child will experience constant success in carrying out…

The PACE project is directed to all students in grades 4-6 in the Mehlville School District (S-. Louis, Mo.). The major purpose of the project is to involve students in an enrichment program to develop skills in self-understanding and in effective communication with parents and others, and is based on the idea that there is a need for a more…

The PACE project is directed to all students in grades 4-6 in the Mehlville School District (St. Louis, Mo.). The major purpose of the project is to involve students in an enrichment program to develop skills in self-understanding and in effective communication with parents and others, and is based on the idea that there is a need for a more…

The PACE project is directed to all students in grades 4-6 in the Mehlville School District (St. Louis, Mo.). The major purpose of the project is to involve students in an enrichment program to develop skills in self-understanding and in effective communication with parents and others and is based on the idea that there is a need for a more…

Educators of students at risk need to engage the students' parents in the educational process. Many parents do not know how important they are to their children's success in school. Parents should be encouraged to spend time with their children; read to their children; discipline their children; and expect their children to succeed. Educators can…

This booklet has been prepared primarily to assist parents as they strive to be active partners with the school in the education of their children. It is designed to provide information and practical suggestions on how this teamwork can be accomplished. The introduction cautions parents that, when noting the characteristics of a particular age…

This book describes ways that parents, teachers, and caregivers can give children the support, encouragement, and problem-solving skills they need. It is designed to help these adults work together with children to create the best environment for a child's emotional, physical, and intellectual well-being. The emphasis is on skills for positive…

This handbook was written by the Child Advocate Association in an attempt to clarify the laws and legal procedures governing child abuse and neglect. While some of the legal material is technical and is included to provide practical assistance to attorneys, the bulk of the material is intended for social workers, police, and school and medical…

A brief overview describes a study in which high school students were taught to deal effectively with "critical incidents" in a pre-parenting program. The program described involved pretest; training in anger control, alternative responses to stress, and appropriate responses to behaviors; and posttesting. The study found students could be taught…

This booklet was written for parents of children in the Follow Through Program. It provides useful tips on money management, home-school relationship, and health and nutrition. The section on money management discusses food stamps, social security, insurance, buying on credit and installment, budgeting hints, and shopping hints. The section on…

This guide was designed for use in home education programs aimed at helping both children and parents improve their self-confidence, as a preliminary step toward helping children succeed at school. Specific behavioral goals for the parent trainer, the parent, and the child are presented in five areas: (1) relationship to self, (2) relationship to…