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Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, 2007
This report combines neuroscience, child development research, and program evaluation data to better inform policymakers' decisions about investing in and supporting existing early childhood programs. Core child development concepts highlight the importance of early experiences on the development of brain architecture and, in turn, future…
Descriptors: Young Children, Child Development, Neurological Organization, Brain
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Birckmayer, Jennifer – International Journal of Early Years Education, 1995
Examines the special characteristics of adolescent parents and reviews a series of field-tested, hands-on parent education workshops for them. Suggests that recognizing the adolescent needs of very young parents and building a parent education program based on concrete, playful experiences with plentiful opportunities to interact with peers appear…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Rearing, Early Parenthood, Family Problems
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Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1993
Discusses problems concerning the involvement of teenage parents in their young children's education and development, and suggests ways in which early childhood teachers and caregivers can facilitate such parent involvement. Focuses specifically on the involvement of teenage fathers. (BB)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Early Parenthood, Fathers, Guidelines
Blackman, James – 1986
Developed by a multidisciplinary group (convened by Project Zero to Three) of 17 experts in the identification and evaluation of high risk infants and young children, this manual presents basic criteria for tracking at risk infants and toddlers. The first section answers such questions about the criteria as the following: What is a tracking system…
Descriptors: Child Development, Disabilities, Genetics, Handicap Identification
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Hoot, James L. – Childhood Education, 1991
Discusses topics relating to teachers' concerns for the 1990s that will be featured in upcoming multitopic editions of Childhood Education. (BB)
Descriptors: Drug Addiction, Early Childhood Education, Educational Practices, Family Structure
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Rice, Kathleen Fitzgerald; Sanoff, Margot Kaplan – Young Children, 1998
Examines substance addiction and how early childhood educators can support growth in children and recovering mothers. Discusses theories regarding addiction development, recovery as a developmental process, and the impact of addiction on mothers and their children. Describes developing positive therapeutic relationships, setting limits, and…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Child Rearing, Day Care, Drug Addiction