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Furman, Erna – Young Children, 1990
Discusses a method by which young children learn about life and death by studying plants. Plants are used because their life cycle has minimal emotional significance to the children. Parent involvement, teacher attitudes, and experiences with the method are discussed. (DG)
Descriptors: Curriculum Enrichment, Death, Parent Participation, Plant Growth

Furman, Erna – Young Children, 1992
Two case studies illustrate the fact that even toddlers and preschoolers who never knew their father think and have feelings about the absent father. Considers the ways in which mothers, teachers, and child caregivers can respect these thoughts and feelings. (BB)
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Case Studies, Childhood Attitudes, Emotional Problems