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Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, 2013
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the U.S. Department of Education (ED) is responsible for enforcing laws prohibiting discrimination in federally assisted educational programs and activities. These laws include "Title IX" of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX"), which prohibits discrimination based on sex in…
Descriptors: Gender Discrimination, Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, Sex Fairness
Guillen, Mary – 1982
Suggestions about parenting and family relationships are presented in two booklets, one in English and one in Spanish. The Spanish booklet follows roughly the plan of the English booklet, but has been simplified. The booklet begins with a discussion of a philosophy of parenting, examining the importance of self-concept and the formation of values…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Child Rearing, Communication Skills, Family Counseling
McCormick, Ann M.; And Others – 1989
This guide has been developed to help educators and parents, particularly those in rural areas, locate information for better understanding the potential effects of divorce on children. The guide includes materials that consider different developmental stages of children and different stages of the divorce process. It offers materials that can be…
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Divorce, Elementary Education
Silberman, Mel – 1995
Written for parents, this book discusses four steps for dealing with children's difficult behavior. The book is divided into two parts. Part 1, "The Building Blocks," discusses baseline perspectives parents need to establish in order to effectively deal with difficult behavior. Topics covered include: (1) parents' dual roles as caregivers and…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Rearing, Decision Making
Jensen, Mary Cihak – OSSC Bulletin, 1986
Nationally, interest in family life and parenting programs has grown amidst concern for "basic education." Parenting education in today's schools may be justified because of increased family stress and deteriorating family support systems. Most parenting and family life courses are offered within home economics departments, have a narrow…
Descriptors: Child Development, Experiential Learning, Family Life Education, Family Problems
New York State Dept. of Health, Albany. – 1989
This guide provides information for mothers-to-be about pregnancy and parenthood. General guidelines about many issues related to pregnancy and parenting are presented. Included are sections on the importance of the mother's health and prenatal care; signs of pregnancy and pregnancy testing; choosing a health care provider; what to expect during…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Birth, Child Health, Child Rearing
Johnson, Suzanne M.; O'Connor, Elizabeth – 2001
In addition to those adjustments that any new parents must make, lesbian mothers face numerous special concerns. This book offers information and support for lesbian parents on relations between lesbian mothers and the outside world, child development and social issues, and special circumstances. Chapter 1 introduces a group of lesbian mothers and…
Descriptors: Adoption, Child Development, Child Rearing, Children