The bibliography presents annotations for approximately 80 references (1972-1983) on parenting gifted children. The references were chosen either because they presented a general overview of the field or because they offered thought-provoking viewpoints. Some of the research has direct implications for childrearing. Citations are arranged…

Groupings, life styles, and experiences vary a great deal among families. This article reviews books that provide information on developing and maintaining good relationships within the family and ways of handling issues. (CB)

This resource inventory is for the use of parent groups and others who are concerned with the provision of parent education and suppport services. There are two parts to the inventory. Section 1 contains the titles of articles and standard bibliographic information, as well as annotations of contents. Copies of the articles are available through…

The reference circular is intended to help parents promote the development of their handicapped preschoolers. Resources of five major types are listed: recordings of stories, songs, and learning activities, educational games, toys, and play equipment; books for parents; magazines of interest to parents; and national organizations concerned with…

Books are briefly described that parents can read and discuss with their children to enrich travel and cultural activities. Books on the nation's capital city, the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty, architecture, zoos, dinosaurs, and other subjects are included. (PP)

Designed for use in conjunction with Volume I of a trainer's manual, which provides suggestions for planning and implementing workshops to teach high school teachers and other youth-serving adults about the need for and methods of instruction in critical television viewing skills, this booklet (Volume II of the trainer's manual), contains print…

This bibliography was compiled for educators and parents involved in early childhood migrant education. It contains more than 200 entries of publications, publishers, and book dealers, to help parents and teachers encourage children to learn and read. The entries are arranged into three sections: (1) resources for staff; (2) resources for parents;…

This 19-item annotated bibliography cites materials for preschool and elementary school children, young adults, and parents that deal with the handling of and prevention of child sexual abuse. A discussion of themes handled in the books and information on the publisher, price, and intended grade level are provided. (EJS)

Explored methods and goals of parenting presented in a selected group of parent advice books written for Evangelical Christian parents. The books focused on middle childhood and dealt primarily with the nuclear family. The Bible was a major authority base, but behavioral science research was also included. (Author/JAC)

Approximately 500 books for teens and preteens (between the ages of 10 and 20) are listed and briefly annotated in this book designed to offer parents advice on adolescents and on books for adolescents. The first three chapters discuss the stages of adolescent development, and the fourth chapter talks about the adolescent as a reader. The fifth…

Points about the special educational needs of handicapped children and opportunities for them are suggested as possible discussion topics at parent teacher association meetings. An annotated bibliography of books about the handicapped and their familes is included, along with references to audiovisual presentations and other sources of…

The "ERIC Review" announces research results, publications, and new programs relevant to each issue's theme topic. This theme issue is devoted to the topic of "Parent Involvement in Education" and contains three principal articles: "Parents and Schooling in the 1990s," by Erwin Flaxman and Morton Inger; "Parent…

Develops a rationale for using action books with preschool children of three-six years. Offers guidelines for selection of books, and gives an annotated book list of humorous action books that teachers and parents can use with young children. (BB)

Activities and books which parents can use to enhance the art education of their gifted children are recommended. The following topics are included: (1) developing an appreciation of art; (2) developing an understanding of art principles and the ways that great artists used those principles; (3) creating original art; (4) constructing collages;…

This resource guide provides an annotated bibliography of 101 articles and newsletters of interest to parents and teachers of children in preschool through grade 3. The bibliography contains the titles and short descriptions of materials, selected with the assistance of parents and teachers from across Alberta (Canada), on a wide range of topics…