The professional community has the responsibility to explore effective, economic methods for enhancing the parent's understanding and skills in helping his child to grow with as few as possible disturbances of interrelatedness. This paper describes a procedure which has had some effectiveness in parent group discussions in a public school setting.…

The authors describe the background for and explore the use of a unique apartment-like setting, complete with observational facilities, in which the parents of a hyperactive, aggressive boy were trained in the application of behavioral principles. Procedures consisted of having the entire family live in this setting for 5 consecutive days where…

Drawing on a national survey of parents, teachers, and students, interviews with a wide range of experts, and the latest research, this book brings parents the information and reassurance they need to identify and handle the crises that can erupt with 10- to 15-year-olds. Specific information and advice are presented for handling some of the most…