A checklist for assessing young children's individual needs by observing them at play. (CM)

Supports the role of reflective parenting, but claims that reflective parenting is not easy to learn or do. Suggests "Reflection In Action," consistently assessing the current and future effects of parents' words and actions, and "Reflection On Action," considering whether parents' words and actions were the best ones under the…

A good parent-child relationship comes from the parents' recognition of their own feelings and those of their children. Channeling emotional releases is a way to turn negative feelings into positive ones. (ST)

By listening to the very young, to youth, to others in our lives, we can encourage them and ourselves to move like beautiful people. (Author)

Straight talk for teachers with the courage to acknowledge need for help in talking with urban, working-class parents who may have differing values but who share a common concern about the welfare of their children. (Editor)

Presents a digest of basic developmental information about children's feeding skills and behaviors, and gives general feeding recommendations. Also addresses requirements for feeding children with developmental disabilities and chronic medical conditions for which adapted environments or monitored nutrient intake may be necessary. (ET)

Notes that current research on early brain development emphasizes early care and education. Cautions educators to interpret and correctly translate this information into appropriate, effective child care and early education practices. Highlights pros and cons of research findings in: (1) child development; (2) special needs intervention; (3) care…

As many as one-third of our children, who are sometimes labeled nonretarded exceptionals," are being shunted off to special classrooms or if in a regular classroom are neglected and even ignored by the teacher. (Editor)

Teachers are instrumental in the diagnosis and management of the Attention Deficit Disorder. They should monitor the affected child's behavior; organize the child with regard to rules, homework and distractions; and provide directions, classroom management and self-esteem building. The importance of the parent teacher partnership should be…

Considers the nature and needs of the emerging adolescent. Identifies important concerns not discussed in this journal issue: child abuse, divorce and visitation rights, nuclear war, work in and out of the home, and stress. Briefly describes the seven articles contained in the issue. (CB)

A plea for educators to value the individual differences of children and to treat them with dignity. Traditional educational methods and objectives are examined. (ST)

Practical suggestions are offered to help the teacher understand and work with the hard-of-hearing child in a regular elementary school classroom. (WY)

This reform-proposal comes not so much from changes in staffing or in organization or in new curriculum guides, as it does from deep commitments and strong beliefs. (Author)

The primary lesson to be learned by teachers from parents is that the teacher's role is to provide service to the parents rather than expert" translation of middle-class social wisdom into universal child-rearing practice. (Author)