Presents a model of the family in which parental beliefs about child development play a critical mediating role between family structure and interaction. Counselors must consider belief systems and the family as a unit rather than isolating the problems of the individual. (JAC)

A study of parents in Milwaukee revealed most were well satisfied with their family lives. Few differences were found between mothers and fathers in terms of overall satisfaction, values, and goals for children. Half of the parents expressed worries about their children. Few favored help from professionals. (Author)

Examined families who decline participation in intervention and assessment components of family-focused prevention projects. Parents (n=459) identified the most important of 28 barriers. Results demonstrate that several time-related factors, logistic requirements, family member influences, and sociodemographic factors were important barriers.…

Parental appraisals of their children's sibling relationships, and their standards for sibling relationships, were assessed. Although parents reported most concern about their children's Agonism and Rivalry/Competition, the largest discrepancies between parental standards and observations involved behaviors reflecting Warmth. Results endorse…

Examined teenage mothers' transition to mothering as shaped by family (n=16) caregiving practices. Families demonstrating adversarial care experienced conflict over infant care with the mother, whereas families with a responsive ethic of care shared caregiving with the mother in a highly fluid manner. Provides suggestions for responsive…