Maternal stimulation during infanct feeding was compared for groups of 4-month-old bottle-fed and breast-fed, normal and high-risk infants. (JMB)

Increasing attention is being directed toward the fate of the object tie of the child in divorce, since the child experiences at least partial object loss. Discusses problem of "negative identification" for these children in which parents complain child takes on negative characteristics of former spouse. Presents case histories, discusses…

This article presents practical guidelines for parents dealing with the issue of sex education for hearing-impaired children. Promoting positive parental attitudes, these guidelines provide information on children's sexual growth and development, suggest ways to initiate and respond to sexual issues, and identify sex education resources.…

A positive attitude is necessary when parenting a child with disabilities. Among principles which help parents cope are: never underestimate the child's potential; find and follow positive mentors; keep in mind the feelings and needs of other family members; remember to consider what's been accomplished; and maintain a sense of humor. (CB)

Focuses on systems theory as the paradigm underlying family therapy and considers the implications of this framework for conceptions of the individual, the study of parent-child interaction, and new research formulations and areas of study. Considers trends in the developmental field that move toward such formulations. (RH)

Parents have the major responsibility for teaching their children values, communication skills, and social skills, and for providing an environment conducive to their children's emotional growth. This article presents techniques, abstracted from "You and Your Child" (Bill Wagonseller and Richard L. McDowell), which are designed to be used for…

Findings suggest that infant temperament affects the manner in which security or insecurity is expressed, but does not determine whether an infant develops a secure or insecure attachment to parent. (PCB)

Considers the lack of opportunities for meaningful interactions between male prisoners and their children. The family-related policies of the New York State Department of Correction Services and their implementation in local institutions are given as examples of the problem. (Author/BB)

Used longitudinal data on early 20th century cohorts in United States to assess influence of parental age at first birth on adolescents' perceptions of closeness to parents. Found that age at first birth indirectly influenced perceptions of affection from each parent for intergenerational dyads of same sex. (Author/NB)

Examines the effects of maternal depression on motherese in the face-to-face interactions of 36 mothers and their three- to four-month-old infants. Results indicate that depressed mothers fail to modify their behavior according to the infant's behavior. (RJC)

This study assessed the extent to which infants use fathers as referencing targets and the familial context that might mediate referencing to both parents. Infants used fathers and mothers as referencing targets to an equal extent. Marital satisfaction was found to be a significant modifier of referencing. (PCB)

Study looked at 125 single mothers and 405 married mothers. Factor analysis of variance revealed significant differences between single and married mothers in reports of child behavior. Single mothers of six- to seven-year-old children reported fewer positive relationships with their children than married mothers. (Author/RWB)

The article reviews comparative studies of normal and developmentally disabled or at-risk infants in interaction with their mothers, relates these studies to the literature on optimal parent-child interaction, and draws implications for early intervention programs. (DB)

Explores five generic themes evoked by the death of an adult child which affect elderly parents: untimeliness, uniqueness of the parent-child bond, impact on intergenerational relations, loss of social supports, and hope for the future. Outlines implications for research, clinical intervention, and planning. (Author/NB)

Data from 109 stepparents revealed that stepparenting, particularly for stepmothers, was more positive experience with live-in stepchildren than with stepchildren who lived elsewhere. Stepsiblings' relations were more positive when they lived together rather than visited. Birth of a child to remarried parents impacted differently on the…