Criticizes accepted premises regarding family influence on the child: (1) particular external conditions are inevitably associated with fixed consequences for all children; (2) some psychological structures created by early experience are stable over time; and (3) the mother-infant bond is the primary determinant of the child's future…

Social science literature has provided relatively little information about paternal influences on child development. As more men play an active role in child rearing, we can hope for a parallel change in methodology and concepts which would enable us to better understand the father's roles in his child's development. (Author/GC)

In order to help a disturbed child, the entire family must be treated. By observing the family interacting in a clinical setting, symptoms that were previously treated as an individual's isolated problems can more accurately be seen as part of the dynamics among all family members. (Author/GC)

Profiles Francis Green, father of a child with deafness, who became, in the late 18th century, the first American to publish an account of deaf education and to insist on the education of all children with deafness. Green's relationship with his son, perspectives on sign language and speech, and advocacy for schools for the deaf are recounted. (CR)

Recounts the personal experience of an art therapist whose child, diagnosed with Gender Identity Disorder, underwent a female-to-male gender change. Through art therapy, this mother illustrates the confusion, denial, anger, and acceptance she grappled with during her child's gender dysphoria. (LSR)

Suggests that the fatherhood movement has gained strength recently. Explores father absence and father involvement in families, defining male involvement, and seeks to increase male involvement in schools. Notes a survey of Montessori schools which indicated positive statistics for male involvement, including high percentages of men who…

Challenges Carol Gilligan's (1982) assertion that there are two fundamentally different and gender-related orientations to morality, namely a male justice orientation and a female care orientation. Argues that Gilligan's view that these orientations are logically and psychologically incompatible and that their developmental origins are in early…

Argues that apparent incompatibilities between social exchange and developmental perspectives can be resolved by using evolutionary theories to extend the logic of social exchange. Discusses the implications of an expanded evolutionary perspective on social exchange and development, proposing that developmental context and genetic relatedness may…

Advocates experiential education in parental education classes. Explores the definition of experiential learning, why it succeeds, and how to incorporate it. Specifically addresses: (1) the learning part; (2) sensory input; (3) interpretation and organization; (4) metaphors; (5) motion; (6) types of activities; and (7) long-term implementation.…

This article examines three motives for research into Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy child abuse, which are to enhance treatment, to understand the psychopathology of perpetrators, and to find interventions to prevent its occurrence. It argues that only the first justification is valid and proposes that research energy be directed toward…

Reflects on childhood memories of the author's Irish-American parents and how they helped her become a teacher, learner, storyteller and listener. (MG)

The influence of various forms of homelessness on children's development is discussed. The role of personal space in development is considered, particularly in regard to the settings in which homeless children spend much of their time. (PCB)

Contends that one's generational position and gender influence one's perspective on family structure and function. Suggests integration of child developmental research with gerontological research. Advocates recognition of reciprocities of interaction and influence among family members of all ages, correcting the child focus. Discusses kinkeeping,…