Some of the components of a good reading program are described so that parents can have a basis for judging the status of the reading program in their own child's school. The components identified are (1) a knowledgeable, enthusiastic administrator who understands the components of a good program and is sensitive to student and teacher needs; (2)…

This article examines the role parents play in the implementation of change at the school or district level. It also offers guidelines for the school administrator who wishes to foster parents' constructive rather than destructive participation. (RC)

Contains anecdotal observations of families in a small anthracite coal region in Pennsylvania who regularly present themselves for treatment at the local Mental Health Center. The paper describes a unique cultural tradition and how this tradition influences the operation of the family in this region. (Author)

Considers the changes in children's services over the past decade and their implications, as well as parental influence, toys, storytelling, and special programs for collection development. The function of the children's program within the library and the community is also briefly discussed. (CWM)

The author discusses the implementation of P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) as it relates to parent involvement in the educaiton of their gifted children. (SBH)

Examined the extent to which mothers synchronize their verbal references to objects with other, nonverbal events when addressing children in the first two years of life. Forty-two mothers and their infants (age 11, 14, and 24 months) were observed in a joint play situation involving a number of toys. (Author/JMB)

Describes a foster care agency set up and managed entirely by foster parents, and discusses the roles and relationships of the foster parents and social workers in the agency. (Author/SE)

Based on a study of 120 United States households, two methodological issues underlying research concerning family role and authority are examined: incongruency in husband-wife responses and coherence of authority patterns across a range of family decisions and tasks. Question ambiguity is a major source of incongruity in husband-wife response.…

The article provides suggestions for parents of handicapped children to follow to receive services for the child in rural areas. (SBH)

The excerpt from Parent Conferences in the Schools covers parents' rights under P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. (SBH)

Reviewed are theories and practices advocated by G. Doman and C. Delacato to remediate handicapping conditions in children. (CL)

Author visits a project which is building up the skills and confidence of mothers with pre-school children. (Editor/RK)

Examined family and religious variables that affect transmission of religious values from parents to early adolescent sons. Responses from 68 Protestant mother-father-son triads showed that mothers mostly influenced sons' practical application of religion, while fathers influenced sons' church attendance. Mothers and fathers functioned differently…

Explores the features of the experience of parenthood and infant care in Sweden that distinguish it from parental experience elsewhere. Swedish parents view pregnancy and early infancy as a time of great vulnerability despite Sweden's very low infant mortality rate. (RH)