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Krippel, Misty Dawn; Burke, Meghan M.; Rios, Kristina – Early Child Development and Care, 2020
Although many young children face risk factors for academic failure, most research about family interventions do not focus on at-risk children. For example, although Parents Interacting with Infants Model (i.e. PIWI) and Baby TALK programmes are widely used family interventions, no empirical research has been conducted about PIWI or Baby TALK…
Descriptors: Family Relationship, Pilot Projects, Intervention, At Risk Persons
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Hidalgo, Victoria; Pérez-Padilla, Javier; Sánchez, Jose; Ayala-Nunes, Lara; Maya, Jesús; Grimaldi, Víctor; Menéndez, Susana – Early Child Development and Care, 2018
The purpose of this research was to present an overview of the existing family support resources in Spain for at-risk families. We analysed 64 family support services from 16 agencies belong to 11 regions of Spain. In a second phase, 20 positive parenting programmes were analysed in depth to ascertain the extent to which they met evidence-based…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Evidence Based Practice, Parent Education, Parenting Skills
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Ward, Tanya; Goldingay, Sophie; Parson, Judi – Early Child Development and Care, 2019
Concern has been raised recently in relation to excessive use of digital technology and the detrimental effect this has on familial relationships, well-being and development, andon people's connection with nature. This article provides a timely response to this concern by presenting the findings of a qualitative evaluation of a supported nature…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Play, Outdoor Education, Well Being
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Zhu, Jie; Li, Hui; Hsieh, Wu-Ying – Early Child Development and Care, 2019
Inclusive education has been promoted in primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong since the 1990s, and it has now spread to pre-primary education. Without qualified teachers and sufficient resources, however, it is difficult to implement inclusion in early childhood settings. This case study investigated how inclusive education was practised in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Early Childhood Education, Inclusion, Case Studies
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Rentzou, Konstantina; Sakellariou, Maria – Early Child Development and Care, 2013
Based on arguments according to which the concept of quality is multifaceted, difficult to be defined and defined differently by various stakeholders, it has been suggested that the quality of care and education be evaluated from different perspectives if one aims to create a global picture of the early childhood education and care programmes. The…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Quality, Child Care, Foreign Countries
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Al-Hassan, Suha M.; Lansford, Jennifer E. – Early Child Development and Care, 2011
This study evaluates the Better Parenting Programme (BPP) which has been implemented nationally in Jordan to enhance parents' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours related to caring for young children. The participants (N = 337, 94% female) were randomly assigned to an experimental group or a control group. The experimental group participated in…
Descriptors: Caring, Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Child Neglect
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Hands, Beth; Larkin, Dawne; Rose, Elizabeth; Parker, Helen; Smith, Anne – Early Child Development and Care, 2011
This project evaluated the feasibility of a child-centred 24-week physical activity intervention. The "Play5" strategy encourages children to choose to play vigorously five times a day for about as long as school recess. The seven-year-old children were randomised to control (n = 176) or intervention groups (n = 132). Data were collected…
Descriptors: Intervention, Physical Activities, Preschool Children, Decision Making
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McConkey, Roy; MacLeod, Sue; Cassidy, Arlene – Early Child Development and Care, 2011
A resource kit containing information booklets about ASD, selected toys and playthings, and communication aids was developed and evaluated with 29 volunteer mothers supported by service personnel who visited on an average of six occasions. A mix of qualitative and quantitative methodologies was used in the evaluation. Nearly all mothers found the…
Descriptors: Mothers, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis
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Evans, Roy; Garner, Philip; Honig, Alice S. – Early Child Development and Care, 2014
Today, levels of mistreatment of children are internationally reported as having reached epidemic proportions. Throughout recorded history babies and young children have suffered acts of violence by parents, care providers and others. However, "some believe that, for the first time in history, we are beginning to face the true prevalence and…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Prevention, Violence, Child Abuse
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Sanz, Maria Teresa; Menendez, Javier – Early Child Development and Care, 2010
This article reviews studies evaluating the effectiveness of two types of early intervention programmes for babies with Down's syndrome (DS). Evaluation of self-help early intervention programmes was done with two types of training with the parents: in the first the parents learned the training programme from observing the clinician, and in the…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Down Syndrome, Parent Education, Daily Living Skills
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Al-Hassan, Suha M.; Obeidat, Osama M.; Lansford, Jennifer E. – Early Child Development and Care, 2010
The present study evaluates a major education reform in Jordan--the implementation of public kindergartens--and provides an example of how evaluation can be incorporated into education reform. In the context of education reform in Jordan, 532 public kindergartens have been created over the last five years. A stratified random sample of…
Descriptors: Young Children, Educational Change, Foreign Countries, Kindergarten
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Wolfe, Randi B.; Haddy, Lana – Early Child Development and Care, 2001
Qualitative methods were used to examine the dynamics underlying reported benefits and outcomes of parent education. Findings suggest that the program can lead to significant, transformative learning and enhanced personal empowerment. Group format can provide social support to isolated parents. Overall experience can result in deeper understanding…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Interviews, Knowledge Level, Outcomes of Education
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Dever, Martha T.; Burts, Diane C. – Early Child Development and Care, 2002
The Family Literacy Bags (FLB) project is a parent involvement and education innovation designed to engage children and their families in reading books in Spanish or English at home. Findings from inquiry at four primarily rural, middle-class school districts suggest that the FLB project encouraged home book reading. Parents learned effective ways…
Descriptors: Family Involvement, Family Literacy, Instructional Materials, Kindergarten
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Barlow, Julie; Cullen, Lesley – Early Child Development and Care, 2000
A pilot study tested an intervention to provide basic skills of touch therapy to parents of 13 children with disabilities. Post-intervention interviews indicated that both parents and children found touch therapy enjoyable. Parents felt more confident in their own abilities and felt closer to their child. Children had improved sleep patterns, more…
Descriptors: Children, Disabilities, Parent Attitudes, Parent Child Relationship
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Powell, L. A.; Barlow, J. H. – Early Child Development and Care, 2007
The aim of the study was to assess the Training and Support Programme (TSP) among parents of children with ataxia. Twenty-seven parents and their children completed the TSP. Data were collected by home record sheets and observation sheets completed by parents and therapists, respectively, and telephone interviews with 10 parents. Benefits reported…
Descriptors: Social Networks, Parent Attitudes, Parent Education, Physical Disabilities
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