The association of mothers' report of family management practices (e.g., family routine and parental achievement expectations) with school achievement, school engagement, and problem behavior was assessed among African American mothers and adolescents. Findings revealed that family routine was positively associated with school achievement and…

This study used Complier Average Causal Effect analysis (CACE; see G. Imbens & D. Rubin, 1997) to examine the impact of an adaptive approach to family intervention in the public schools on rates of substance use and antisocial behavior among students ages 11-17. Students were randomly assigned to a family-centered intervention (N = 998) in 6th…

The model depicts the family management process occurring within the sociocultural, governmental, and economic systems. The management concepts of standards, wants/needs, values, goals, mediating variables, processes, and resources are illustrated in relation to family management. (SK)

Explores recent developments in home banking systems and discusses the results of market tests, efforts of major system producers, and obstacles to the success of electronic banking systems. (SW)

A parent of gifted children discusses hardships and challenges in dealing with gifted children and makes practical suggestions for living with them. (CL)

Maintains the schools should teach their students how to manage money, perhaps as a regular service of the guidance department. (HMV)

This publication lists certain insecticides to control insect pests of food, fabrics, structures, man and animals, lawns, shrubs, trees, flowers and vegetables. Suggestions are given for selection, dosage and application of insecticides to combat infestation. (CS)

A practicum course, "Family Functioning," is an attempt by the School of Home Economics at the University of Nevada to make its students more sensitive to people while offering general home economics subject-matter courses. The response from students and from the families involved has been encouraging. (AG)

Describes two economic patterns that stepfamilies adopt: "Common Pot" (families pool all their resources), and "Two Pot" (couples safeguard individual resources for personal use or for their biological children). Suggests that "Common Pot" acts to unify the stepfamily while the "Two Pot" encourages biological loyalities and personal autonomy.…

Describes the mission of home economics as enabling families to function on their own strength. Considers alternatives for the provision of basic survival needs for all: governments, corporate sector, institutions, charitable organizations, families, and individuals. (SK)

A conceptual framework was used to describe the policymaking process as a component of management in the home and family setting. An inventory of family policies was tested for conceptual validity. Results showed that respondents varied considerably as to the extent of established policies represented by the inventory. (Author)

"Data Trends" reports present summaries of research on mental health services for children and adolescents and their families. The articles summarized in this "Data Trends" discuss how members of families including children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are greatly affected in their daily lives and functioning by symptoms…

The study discussed in this paper investigated the problems that women in educational administration face as they try to balance career and home responsibilities. A survey was taken of 335 women administrators in 56 public colleges and universities in 5 southern states. Twenty women of the 8 percent who responded were interviewed. Results showed…

This pamphlet lists suggestions for conserving energy. The suggestions are intended for use by citizens. It includes tips on transportation practices emphasizing driving and purchasing an automobile, cooling and heating residential homes, use of home appliances, and preparing for a vacation. The energy saving tips are also aimed at saving money…

A future is postulated in which the consumer can buy a small home computer to perform a variety of functions, such as regulating heating, lighting, smoke alarms, burglar alarms, and providing video entertainment. Improved computer languages will be needed and are likely to be developed in the near future. (CMV)