Purpose: This research explored the impact that the relatively new role of the Health and Wellbeing Lead upon the health and wellbeing of children and their families at this school. Design/methodology/approach: This case study took place in a primary school (children aged 4-11) in the South-West of England. Data was collected through activities…

We examined the extent to which fathers can be taught and encouraged to develop positive relationships with their children, especially in infancy, and the effects of this fathering intervention on infant development. A multifaceted relationally focused intervention was used to assist fathers in Vietnam to engage in responsive direct and indirect…

Years ago, the popular TV game show "Let's Make a Deal" required its contestants to choose one of three doors. Contestants were just as likely to win expensive items such as cars and exotic vacations as they were to win a crate of lemons. Helping their child reach decisions about college may at times lead parents to feel as if they are contestants…

Changes in family and employment patterns have lead to an increasing need for families to balance work and family roles. Little research has examined work and family conflict among teachers. In the present study, 69 New Zealand teachers completed a survey examining occupational-related demands, family-related demands, work and family conflict, and…

Ten adoptive parents and 34 natural parents of hearing impaired children were compared to see the differences, if any, in their reported emotional responses to the diagnosis. Grief and depression appeared to be more severe for natural parents while fear for physical saftey appeared more severe for adoptive parents. (Author/CL)

Early childhood recollections of handicapped persons by 58 parents of genetically disordered children were analyzed for adjustment implications. Examples of negative and positive recollections are cited, and counseling suggestions given. While 50 percent of the parents reported positive current attitudes toward their child's disorder, only 22…

Perceptions of 152 sets of parents of handicapped young children were investigated. Interviews were conducted focusing on five aspects: initial notification that they had a handicapped child; parents' need for support; views on their guidance needs in helping children develop; and preferences for school settings for their children. Parents'…

A positive attitude is necessary when parenting a child with disabilities. Among principles which help parents cope are: never underestimate the child's potential; find and follow positive mentors; keep in mind the feelings and needs of other family members; remember to consider what's been accomplished; and maintain a sense of humor. (CB)

A parent-to-parent support program was begun to provide early support for parents of handicapped children. New parents are carefully matched with helping parents, who have been trained in communication, resource finding, and referral making. (CL)

Approximately 50 citations (1974-1976) are contained in the annotated bibliography on attitudes of and counseling for parents of handicapped children. The information is said to have been drawn from volume eight of Exceptional Child Education Resources. Entries are arranged by accession number and usually include information on author, title,…

Parent counseling of senior high school underachievers is just as effective as counseling at lower educational levels provided the parents' attitudes remain positive. (AN)

Identified shortly after birth, Down's syndrome babies will represent a substantial number of infants in need of early intervention services. Direct contact with parents of Down's syndrome infants can provide professionals with opportunities to share new genetic findings that may assist parents in adjusting to the birth of their handicapped child.…

Parents should admit and articulate their negative feelings about parenting, share feelings of suffering with other parents, and nurture each other. On the basis of a new shared understanding, parents can then organize and work to redefine the nurturing role and humanize society and its institutions so that they better meet human needs. Soell's…

This monograph reports upon data collected and analyzed in connection with a research project testing the feasibility of group counseling with parents. The group counseling was a part of the school guidance services. Data were collected in six school districts and based upon the experiences of 38 counselors and 53 parent counseling groups. An…