Factors which make a science program effective are discussed, including such skills as: observation; data collection; classification; inference; measurement; prediction; communication; relationships; hypothesis; and models. (CB)

A pilot program which integrated five severely handicapped children into regular primary grade classes in Edmonton, Alberta, is described. The program was developed as a result of encouragement by parents of handicapped children in an integrated preschool program. (DB)

Discusses common foot problems of young children and ways parents, child caregivers, and physicians should deal with them. Particular attention is given to care and medical treatment for flat feet, peeling feet, and "w"-sitting in young children. (Author/BB)

The Surgeon General explains the health risks associated with smokeless tobacco use, analyzes the appeal of tobacco chewing to young males, and looks at what various levels of government and parents can do to discourage the use of smokeless tobacco. (MT)

Parents have a profound effect on how children's time is spent. How out-of-school time is used, managed, and valued is critical. How many activities are too many, and how to determine your child's interests are discussed. (MT)

Examines the amount and quality of life changes accompanying parenthood. Results indicated negative personal and marital changes accompanying parenthood appear to be more difficult for wives than for husbands. In addition husbands high on marital adjustment seem to be less vulnerable to difficult personal and marital changes than do low marital…

The mother of a child with Rett Syndrome, a degenerative brain disease, describes difficulties in obtaining a diagnosis and the relief she and her family felt once the diagnosis was made. She emphasizes the need for parents to offer each other support. (CL)

The author asserts that parents must reevaluate current social taboos against physical contact and generate naturalistic experiences to aid the visually impaired child in the identification of gender differences, anatomical functioning, and interpersonal skills associated with expressing one's sexuality. Specific, age-appropriate intervention…

Parents of gifted children can provide a disciplined home environment for their children via three approaches for setting limits: "focusing" on behavior in family conferences, contracting, and jointly structuring activities to promote acceptable behavior at home. (CL)

The author touches upon the controversy surrounding values education and justifies its importance for gifted students. She cautions that materials and strategies chosen should be within the experiences of the students and that parents should be made aware of the program's direction. (CL)

Scribbling is the beginning of an aesthetic developmental process which continues through age 12. Suggestions for parents include advice about materials, projects, games, and appreciation of children's art. (MT)

A question and answer section discusses facts about child abuse. Suggestions are given to organize activities in the community and in the schools that can identify and prevent abuse. (MT)

To promote second language learning in young gifted children, the second language should be used consistently with designated people at certain times or in certain places. (CL)

The Hanen Early Language Parent Program (HELPP) was adapted in eight parents of school-age language disordered children (six to eight years old). Results of the program, which helps parents become their child's primary language teacher, included positive changes in the child, parents, and families. (CL)

Interviews conducted with adolescents from 12 to 17 years old and their parents revealed adolescent drinking can be explained by parental models of drinking behavior. Parental socialization factors, particularly support and to a lesser degree control, were also shown to have an effect on the development of adolescent drinking behaviors.…