While gay parenthood has existed from time immemorial, it has only emerged as a viable means of family building within the past 20 years. Celebrities like Melissa Etheridge, who had children with ex-partner Julie Cypher and sperm donor David Crosby, and Rosie O'Donnell, who adopted, have ushered gay parenting into the popular consciousness and…

The bibliography on dyslexia has approximately 110 listings representing a variety of resources published from 1972 to 1990. A definition of dyslexia is also provided. Materials available in the reference collection of the Library of Congress Science Reading Room are identified. Publications and other resources are grouped according to the…

This "ERIC MiniBib" lists and annotates 20 monographs and booklets about children and youth with learning disabilities. The items were published between 1979 and 1989 and address child-rearing strategies, teaching methods, and career placement techniques. A source of availability is listed for each item. (JDD)

This bibliography contains references for materials related to birth planning decisions. It includes items concerned solely with the decision of whether or not to become a parent, as well as books and articles on careers and parenthood, family size, health and pregnancy, and the cost of having and raising children. The bibliography contains 42…

Intended for parents of handicapped infants and young children, the booklet provides guidelines for child rearing and suggests additional resources. The booklet stresses that the handicapped child needs what every child needs, that home is where a baby starts learning, the importance of getting a thorough evaluation if the parent suspects…

The authors have combined current parent education material into the following categories: packaged programs/guides/films, books on parenting, articles on parent education, pamphlets on parenting, "special problem" and developmental issues, bibliography for children, and research articles on parent education. (Author)

Strategies to fix America's ailing health-care system seemed to fly off the presses every month in 2007. Doctors, journalists, and policymakers clamored to have their say, as did supporters and opponents of the controversial life-extension movement. These top trends, which registered in 2006 as well, and will only balloon in this election year,…

This guide describes suggested books and periodicals about deafness, available from some community libraries and the Wisconsin School for the Deaf library. The guide is divided into the following categories: fiction, drama, people stories, parenting, books for educators, periodicals and technical journals, and new titles. For each entry in the…

The bibliography presents annotations for approximately 80 references (1972-1983) on parenting gifted children. The references were chosen either because they presented a general overview of the field or because they offered thought-provoking viewpoints. Some of the research has direct implications for childrearing. Citations are arranged…

This bibliography on nanny child care contains approximately 180 references to material about nannies, mother's helpers, au pairs, and governesses. The bibliography is organized by the categories of newspaper articles, journal articles, newsletter articles, books, and audiovisual materials. The items are drawn primarily from U.S. sources, but some…

This project involves assessing the knowledge base in the education and rearing of gifted children, by developing a literature review summarizing recommended practices. A rationale for the project is presented, discussing the idea of recommended practices, the state of the knowledge base, methods for providing guidance to researchers, and the…

This resource inventory is for the use of parent groups and others who are concerned with the provision of parent education and suppport services. There are two parts to the inventory. Section 1 contains the titles of articles and standard bibliographic information, as well as annotations of contents. Copies of the articles are available through…

This annotated listing of books is intended as a reference for anyone seeking an authoritative introduction to population and family planning information, as a world, family, or individual concern. For each entry, the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is provided if available. The number preceding each reference represents the…

Items in this bibliography of resources for expectant parents, parents, and health professionals are listed alphabetically and by title. The first section lists publications intended for general audiences, the second section lists publications for health professionals, and the third section lists audiovisual materials. Single copies of many of the…

This annotated bibliography identifies 17 readings, 3 videotapes, and 8 children's books concerned with attention deficit disorder or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Items include guides for parents, teachers, and students; analyses of issues in the field; practical teaching guides; investigations into etiology; and resource guides.…