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Hossain, Ziarat; Shipman, Virginia – Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 2009
This study examined mothers' and fathers' reports of their time spent in their school-age children's care and academic work and the relationships between socioeconomic status and social support variables with fathers' time spent in children's care and academic work within two-parent Mexican immigrant families. Mother and father dyads from 79…
Descriptors: Mothers, Family Size, Sex Role, Immigrants
Sylwester, Robert – Corwin Press, 2007
In this enlightening volume, expert educator Robert Sylvester explains how adults can better understand teenagers through an engaging discussion of the adolescent brain. Readers will learn how to: (1) Mentor adolescents rather than attempt to manage and control them; (2) Nurture creativity, imagination, and individuality; and (3) Understand such…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Narcotics, Cooperation, Sexuality
OECD Publishing (NJ1), 2011
This report explores the factors and conditions that could help more students succeed at school despite challenging socio-economic backgrounds. It does this by studying resilient students and what sets them apart from their less successful peers. Understanding how educational systems can support disadvantaged students and help them "beat the…
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Academic Achievement, Disadvantaged Youth, Success
Wyrick, Amanda J.; Rudasill, Kathleen Moritz – Early Education and Development, 2009
Research Findings: Research on teacher-child relationships is important, as the quality of this relationship is linked to numerous child outcomes in the areas of academic and social functioning. In addition, parent involvement has been identified as a significant factor in the successful development of a child. This study attempted to join these…
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Child Health, Student Adjustment, Parent School Relationship
Kapinus, Carolyn A. – Journal of Family Issues, 2004
This study addresses three questions: (a) What influence do parents' attitudes toward divorce have on offspring's attitudes? (b) How are offspring's attitudes toward divorce influenced by parental divorce, and do the effects vary depending on the gender of the child? and (c) How do conditions surrounding parental divorce influence young adults'…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitude Measures, Young Adults, Divorce
Varol, Filiz; Colburn, Linda K. – AACE Journal, 2007
The purpose of this study was to investigate the critical attributes of mathematical software designed for children between the ages of four and seven. This study sought to offer guidelines that will assist software designers in the design of developmentally appropriate educational software. In addition, teachers and parents may benefit from this…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Young Children, Mathematics Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
Amos, Jason, Ed. – Alliance for Excellent Education, 2008
"Straight A's: Public Education Policy and Progress" is a biweekly newsletter that focuses on education news and events both in Washington, DC and around the country. The following articles are included in this issue: (1) "A Tipping Point in Education": Report Finds Educational Attainment of Younger Generations Has Not Increased; (2) Building a…
Descriptors: Dropouts, Educational Attainment, Parent Child Relationship, Public Education
Families of Children with Disabilities: A Review of Literature and Recommendations for Interventions
Neely-Barnes, Susan L.; Dia, David A. – Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention, 2008
Children with disabilities receive most of their support from families. While most family caregivers are mothers or fathers, grandparents are increasingly providing care for children with disabilities. In addition, family caregivers come from diverse cultural backgrounds that impact their views on disability. This paper reviews the literature on…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Disabilities, Literature Reviews, Parents
Martin, Jacqueline L.; Ross, Hildy S. – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 2005
Thirty-nine families were observed extensively at home when children were 2 1/2 and 4 1/2 years of age and again 2 years later. The Social Relations Model is used to investigate children's sex differences in aggression and parents' prohibiting aggression during sibling conflict. In the first observation period, boys engaged in more severe and mild…
Descriptors: Siblings, Aggression, Females, Sibling Relationship
Berger, Elizabeth – Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 2006
This book shows parents, clinicians, and policy-makers how the love relationship between parents and children is the workshop of the child's maturing personality, connecting everyday moments in family life to the growth of the child's sense of values and meaning. The book explains how children develop into fine, morally strong adults through their…
Descriptors: Trust (Psychology), Personality, Intimacy, Integrity
Caliver, Ambrose – Office of Education, United States Department of the Interior, 1933
This bulletin presents a fundamental study of the social backgrounds of college freshmen in 33 colleges for Negro youth located in 17 states. The purpose of this study is to establish criteria and reveal trends with which local schools may compare their own student bodies; and to furnish a body of information which will be helpful in establishing…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Opportunities, College Freshmen, Presidents