Approximately 20,000 children are adopted from foreign countries each year. Of these children, approximately 46% are adopted before they are 12 months old and 43% are adopted between 1 and 4 years of age. The development of children adopted from abroad before or by 2 years of age is the focus of this article. Given the impoverished language input…

Provides suggestions for student teachers in music education: (1) be on time; (2) be presentable; (3) do not be a shadow; (4) do not wait to be told; (5) manage time effectively; (6) plan relentlessly; (7) heed and implement advice; (8) follow through on your ideas; (9) do not make excuses; and (10) be passionate. (CMK)

Reviews the development of bibliotherapy as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool and discusses specific techniques for the selection of appropriate reading materials for both children and their parents. (16 references) (CLB)