Explores ways in which fairy tales, poetry, and stories can be utilized as a counseling intervention with women in healing the mother/daughter relationship. (SR)

Reviews the eight studies in this special section. Notes that the studies: (1) make a convincing case for stability across generations; (2) propose parenting practices as a mechanism that accounts for these stabilities; and (3) examine social interactional and biological variables as possible explanations for the effect of parenting practices.…

The parent of an extremely intelligent child discusses what it is like to live with a child who exhibits a different web of cognition, perception, intuition, and mental processing; the necessity of educational acceleration for learning to achieve and develop self-esteem; and the importance of challenging material in learning the satisfaction of…

Offers an overview of the R. E. S. (receptive/expressive/symbolic) model of poetry therapy as it relates to narrative therapy and family practice. Examines this relationship through a case study of a single-parent family dealing with death and loss. (SR)

This paper considers the meaning, reference and clinical relevance of Winnicott's concept of "riddance". Taking its starting point from the infant's behaviour in letting go the spatula, as described in his paper, "The observation of infants in a set situation", it explores his explanation of riddance activity in the context of…

In 1896, Sigmund Freud stated that early childhood seduction caused hysteria in his female patients. He later recanted his original finding and claimed that the reports of abuse he heard from his patients were not descriptions of real events, but his patients' expressions of unconscious childhood wishes. The theory of the Oedipal complex gave…

Research findings concerning early parent/infant interaction are presented to counter prevalent myths concerning the nature of babies. The myth of the passive infant is counterposed to research findings on the attempts of the infant to evoke from caretakers the attention it needs for its development. Special attention is given to the topics of…

Play is children's active involvement with the environment and the things in it. It is apparently enjoyable, voluntary, self-initiated, often social and a natural product of the processes of physical, social and cognitive growth. Play is also the context in which parents interact often and meaningfully with their children. But what do parents or…

This paper, supporting father involvement in pregnancy, birth, and infant care, recommends that the father 1) acknowledge and accept the emotional impact of pregnancy and share this with his mate, and 2) mentally visualize himself in childbearing and childrearing roles. It suggests that multiple benefits accrue to all involved when the father…

This pamphlet for prospective parents provides very brief discussions of the parent child relationship, the realities of being a parent, parenting techniques, parents' responsibilities, and parenting as a developmental process. Guidelines for parents of infants, toddlers, school age and adolescent children are suggested. (Author/SS)

Responds to Worobey and Brazelton's commentary on the author's assessment of a Brazelton-based newborn intervention by addressing two issues: (1) what the literature indicates with respect to this intervention technique, and (2) the significance of the process by which interventions are implemented. (HOD)

Provides overview of attachment theory as parented by John Bowlby in "Attachment and Loss". Uses two major concepts from this work to interpret refinements and elaborations of attachment theory attibuted to Mary Ainsworth. Considers how recent insights into development of socioemotional understanding and development of event…

Asserts (1) that contrary to Waters, findings affirm the importance of viewing mother-infant attachment as a dynamic relationship, responsive to family conditions, and (2) that these findings are consistent with those of other researchers. (Author/RH)

Briefly describes the experiences and problems of mothers who have given up or have lost custody of their children. The referral services and support network provided by Offspring, a support group for noncustodial mothers in the Washington, DC area, are discussed. (RH)