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Peterson, Susan – 1988
Written in English and Spanish, this bilingual guide offers 10 activities which single parents can use to improve their relationships with their children. Objectives of activities include: (1) developing children's responsibility for work tasks in the home; (2) improving sibling relationships; (3) discussing emergencies with children; (4)…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Family Environment, One Parent Family, Parent Child Relationship
Parents Without Partners, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1983
Listed in this publication are various resources relevant to the study of single-parent families. Provided are names and addresses of organizations that provide services specifically to single parents, divorced couples, and children of single-parent families; listings of professional and general publications; selected nonfiction bibliographies…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Child Development, Divorce, One Parent Family
Press-Dawson, Andee – Thrust for Educational Leadership, 1987
"Kids-on-Campus" provides before and after school child care services in partnership with seven school districts in Sacramento and Yolo Counties (CA). It is the ideal solution to the latchkey children problem with the program taking responsibility for all the development and administration of in-school child care programs. (MD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Employed Parents, Latchkey Children, One Parent Family
Dawson, Terry – Thrust for Educational Leadership, 1987
In response to the number of young children taking care of themselves after school, the state of California has developed "Safety Pals," a program that teaches children how to take care of themselves when they do not have adult supervision. (MD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Employed Parents, Latchkey Children, One Parent Family
Murphy, Linda; Della Corte, Suzanne – Special Parent/Special Child, 1989
The presence in the family of a child with a disabling condition frequently creates or intensifies stress between husband and wife. By forging and strengthening marital bonds and creating an environment that fosters teamwork, openness, and caring, the marriage partnership will be a source of support and renewal. Reactions to the birth of a baby…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Disabilities, Family Life, Family Relationship
Download full textQuint, Janet C.; And Others – 1994
This monograph reports the findings of a study based on interviews with 50 young mothers who participated in a national research and demonstration program called New Chance. It explains that New Chance aims to increase the employment, economic self-sufficiency, and general well-being of young women on Aid to Families with Dependent Children who…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Colleges, Dropouts, Early Parenthood
Lederer, James B.; And Others – 1982
The relationship between severe disabilities in children and single parent families was investigated in Bergen County, New Jersey. Results of a survey indicated that the range of single parent families ran from 15% in the retarded population to 66% in the hospitalized emotionally disturbed population. The average percent of single parent families…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Family Problems, One Parent Family, Parent Role
Ross, David Gray – Children and Families, 1997
Describes the Child Support Enforcement Program, which is available to establish the legal paternity of children and to enforce child support orders. Outlines how the program works and the benefits of establishing legal paternity. Describes the collaboration of the Head Start Bureau and the Office of Child Support Enforcement to promote child…
Descriptors: Child Support, Child Welfare, Legal Responsibility, One Parent Family
Keiser, Susan – Camping Magazine, 1996
Presents staff tools for dealing with upset campers whose parents are divorced or separating, such as acknowledging and listening. Gives tips and sample legal language on how to determine marital status and parenting arrangements; whom to call with questions; and which parent can enroll, visit, authorize medical treatment for, and pay the bill for…
Descriptors: Camping, Child Behavior, Divorce, Family Problems
Iowa State Dept. of Public Instruction, Des Moines. Div. of Pupil Personnel Services. – 1984
Six papers address issues regarding services for families with handicapped members. An initial paper on "Family Awareness" by D. Darnell reviews the systems approach, notes the structure of family systems, and discusses characteristics of healthy families. D. Hutchison and D. Darnell follow with an analysis of "Families of Handicapped Children,"…
Descriptors: Adopted Children, Disabilities, Divorce, Family Counseling
Arizona State Dept. of Education, Phoenix. – 1981
Intended for school administrators and teachers, this booklet describes ideas for improving communication between the school and hard-to-reach parents and the process used to obtain them. In the first section the four steps in the process of obtaining such ideas and information are outlined. These are: (1) arranging the meeting of representatives…
Descriptors: Alienation, Apathy, Basic Skills, One Parent Family
Barney, Joanne; Koford, Judy – School Administrator, 1987
This article asks and discusses 23 questions that can help schools determine how well they are accommodating the needs of single and working parents and their children in several areas: the organization and scheduling of activities, teacher sensitivity to family types, and support and counseling for parents and children. (PGD)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Elementary Secondary Education, Employed Parents, Family Problems
Palker, Patricia – Teacher, 1980
This advice to teachers stresses the need to avoid stigmatizing children whose families do not fit the traditional pattern and to be alert for signs that a child is experiencing emotional problems. A counseling program for children undergoing divorce is described and further resources on this topic are listed. (SJL)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Counseling Services, Divorce, Elementary Education
Wirth-Melliand, Laurie – Updating School Board Policies, 1980
Suggests that school districts survey one-parent families to see what special services they think are needed in the schools. Lists the special services most requested and sources districts can consult for information. (IRT)
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Elementary Secondary Education, One Parent Family, Parent Attitudes
Walker, Patricia – 1987
This report describes a project that surveyed approximately 400 single parents about their needs as parents and developed a handbook of activities based on responses received from 100 of those survyed (a 25% return rate). The manual that was developed was designed for single parents to use with their children in their homes. Following a project…
Descriptors: Activities, Child Rearing, Homemakers, Interaction
