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Murphy, Linda; Della Corte, Suzanne – Special Parent/Special Child, 1990
This article aims to strengthen the ability of parents of special needs children to function as stronger, more resilient parents by developing coping mechanisms. Coping mechanisms include allowing oneself to cry, dealing with anger, determining objectively the reasons for the anger, using anger constructively, finding support, becoming flexible,…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Coping, Disabilities, Parent Child Relationship
Download full textClemson Univ., SC. Cooperative Extension Service. – 1987
This document consists of a compilation of 13 separate parenting information bulletins providing suggestions for parents of yet-to-be-born children, newborn children, and infants 1 through 12 months of age. Contents indicate characteristic abilities and behaviors of children at each age and guide parents in parenting activities, such as providing…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Rearing, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Education
Robertson, Anne S., Ed. – Parent News, 1997
This document consists of the 12 issues of "Parent News" (an electronic Internet magazine for parents, prepared for the National Parent Information Network) published during 1997. Each monthly issue contains feature articles describing the activities of the National Parent Information Network, summarizing research useful to parents,…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Newsletters, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Education
Preece, Laurel, Ed. – Parent News, 1998
This document consists of the 12 issues of "Parent News" (an electronic Internet magazine for parents, prepared for the National Parent Information Network) published during 1996. Each monthly issue contains short feature articles summarizing research, announcing major events and conferences, and addressing issues of interest to parents. Topics of…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Employed Parents, Internet, Newsletters
Robertson, Anne S., Ed. – Parent News, 1998
This document consists of the 12 issues of "Parent News" (an electronic Internet magazine for parents, prepared for the National Parent Information Network) published during 1998. Each monthly issue contains feature articles describing the activities of the National Parent Information Network, summarizing research useful to parents,…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Internet, Newsletters, Parent Child Relationship
Clark, Dick – Congressional Program, 1995
This Conference focused on policy options for promoting the well-being of children and families in the United States. These conference proceedings present a range of strategies that have proven effective in building parental competence and providing the support needed to enable families to survive and function adequately. The keynote address,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Rearing, Early Parenthood, Family Programs
Murphy, Linda; Della Corte, Suzanne – Special Parent/Special Child, 1989
This newsletter issue focuses on toys, games, and activities that entertain special needs children and sharpen their ability to think, speak, and play with others. Play is beneficial to special children as it develops their creativity, helps them explore their environment, allows them to socialize, and provides opportunities for them to act out…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Disabilities, Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education
Ziff, Barry, Ed.; Hostettler, Karen, Ed. – CAG Communicator, 1989
The newsletter of the California Association for the Gifted includes the following brief articles on parenting: "Your Challenge, Their Lives" (Barry Ziff); "Courage to Be Who I Am, Unafraid" (Elizabeth Meckstroth); "Attribution: A Key to Encouraging More Responsible Behavior in the Gifted" (Saundra Sparling); "A Parent's Perspective" (Carolyn…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Creative Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Development
Cradle Crier, 1985
This series of 12 short newsletters provides parents with information on their child's growth and development in each month of the child's first year. Specific information on the child's physical, social, emotional, and language development is provided, along with information on feeding and health issues. Each newsletter also focuses on a…
Descriptors: Child Development, Developmental Stages, Emotional Development, Infants
Theilheimer, Ish, Ed. – Transition, 1994
This theme issue of "Transition" features a series of articles on fatherhood and the changing role of fathers in parenting. The articles include: (1) "From Cloth to Paper Diapers and Back: Reflections on Fatherhood during Two Generations" (Robert Couchman), which relates experiences of a new father 20 years ago and today; (2)…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Change, Family Characteristics, Father Attitudes
Smith, Ian – 1982
This discussion (1) briefly describes several projects that have successfully trained parents to be informal teachers of their children and (2) lists guidelines for effective parenting. Initially, a discussion of parent/child interaction reports evidence of the teaching role of parents. Findings of recent research are also reported regarding the…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Fathers, Foreign Countries, Informal Education
Knopper, Dorothy, Ed. – Understanding Our Gifted, 1996
This collection of six newsletter issues focuses on the educational needs of gifted students. Each issue includes the following features: "Tactics" (teaching strategies); "Parentspace" (articles from parents); "Surfing the Net" (how to find relevant information on the Internet); "Learning To Learn" (specific learning strategies); "Creative…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Child Rearing, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Robertson, Anne S., Comp. – 1998
The National Parent Information Network (NPIN) was created in 1993 to collect and disseminate information about high-quality resources for parents. One of the services provided by NPIN is "Parent News," an Internet magazine that focuses on topics of interest to parents and to professionals who work with parents. Compiled in response to…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Development, Child Rearing, Children
Silvern, Joan, Ed. – Family Resource Coalition Report, 1991
This newsletter issue highlights a variety of successful youth, family, and community program models that have been developed to curb substance abuse, lessen risk factors, and strengthen protective and supportive resources for individuals and their communities. The newsletter includes the following articles: (1) "A Systems Approach to the…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, American Indians, Community Programs, Cultural Awareness
Mandeville, Howard, Ed.; Anderson, Lynda, Ed.; Lakin, Charlie, Ed. – Impact, 1998
This feature issue focuses on strategies to support parents who have cognitive limitations to be successful in raising their children. Articles include: (1) "Encounters with Entropy: Marge's Journey from System to System" (John Franz and Pat Miles) that tells a fictional story of a mother with disabilities to illustrate the tendency of human…
Descriptors: Adult Children, Adults, Advocacy, Agency Cooperation
