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Educating Parents of Gifted Children: Designing Effective Workshops for Changing Parent Perceptions
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Weber, Christine L.; Stanley, Laurel – Gifted Child Today, 2012
The focus of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a series of free workshops for parents of gifted children. The parent education workshops provided research-based information as recognized by experts in the field of counseling gifted children. Content areas include the characteristics of gifted children, identification, appropriate…
Descriptors: Gifted, Parenting Styles, Parent Education, Parent Workshops
Preparing for the Drug Free Years: Session-Specific Effects of a Universal Parent-Training Intervention with Rural Families.
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Kosterman, Rick; Hawkins, J. David; Haggerty, Kevin P.; Spoth, Richard; Redmond, Cleve – Journal of Drug Education, 2001
Sessions of a parent-training intervention were tested to determine their effect on parenting practices. Rural families (N=209) were assigned to an intervention or control group. Parents in the intervention group noted improvements in parenting behaviors. Effects were most pronounced among mothers. The study increased plausibility that…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Rearing, Drug Education, Mothers
A Preliminary Evaluation of the Colorado Rethink Parenting and Anger Management Program.
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Fetsch, Robert J.; Schultz, Carol J.; Wahler, James J. – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1999
A study involving 99 parents investigated results of a Colorado parenting and anger-management program. Results indicated that participants' anger-control level increased, and family conflict, anger, violence, and verbal aggression decreased. Participants also reported increased knowledge levels, improved attitudes, improved behaviors, and…
Descriptors: Anger, Behavior Change, Child Abuse, Child Rearing
Illinois Model Early Childhood Parental Training Program. FY 91 Summary Report.
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Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield, Dept. of Planning, Research and Evaluation. – 1992
The Illinois Model Early Childhood Parental Training Program was implemented to help parents develop skills needed to foster their children's health and enhance their children's readiness for school. This report presents a summary and analysis of the annual evaluation data obtained from school districts participating in the program for the 1990-91…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Check Lists, Child Rearing, Child Welfare
Illinois Model Early Childhood Parental Training Program. FY 92 Summary Report.
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Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield, Dept. of Planning, Research and Evaluation. – 1993
The Illinois Model Early Childhood Parental Training Program was implemented to help parents develop skills needed to foster their children's health and enhance their children's readiness for school. This report presents a summary and analysis of the annual evaluation data obtained from school districts participating in the program for the 1991-92…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Child Rearing, Child Welfare, Family Characteristics
Easing Transitions in a Private Child Care Setting through Workshops, Conferences, and Follow-Up Activities with the Cooperation of Teachers and Parents.
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O'Brien, Pamela J. – 1992
This practicum report describes an intervention to improve children's experiences of transitions to and from a day care center and from one activity to another throughout the day. Training workshops for parents and staff were held for 32 weeks. The purpose of the training, which included lectures for large groups and meetings for small groups, was…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Child Caregivers, Child Rearing, Day Care