Children's feelings of loneliness related to family and peer relationships have only recently been documented by researchers. These feelings are now being recognized, researched, and assessed in children as young as five years of age. Helping professionals need to understand short- and long-term consequences of children's loneliness as it relates…

Studied structure of Stanford-Binet: Fourth Edition for normal children who were not part of standardization sample. Found that, for children aged 2-6 years, either 2- or 3-factor model could be supported. For students aged 7-11, neither of 2 models studied was supported. Alternative model with verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning,…

Presents model of multiaxial empirically based assessment in case study of seriously emotionally disturbed child. Illustrates use of Child Behavior Checklist and related forms to obtain data on child's competencies and problems from teachers, parents, and direct observations. Describes combining measures with clinical interviews and…

Summarizes research on various aspects of mothering, including the decision to have children, child rearing in the early years and maternal employment, and late parenting with adult children. Urges an ecological perspective toward parenting and various publicly and privately-supported child care facilities and arrangements. (CJM)