Analyzed the actual and preferred division of family tasks in a group of Dutch families with preschool children (N=237). Results showed a noticeable trend toward egalitarianism, particularly in the higher socioeconomic strata; however, this egalitarianism appeared not so much a fact as an ideal to be pursued. (LLL)

Interviewed 63 nonworking and 42 working mothers with a first baby to examine the relationship between previous work involvement and the experience of first-time motherhood. Results showed high-work-involvement women tended to report greater irritability and higher costs of motherhood. For working mothers, work involvement was generally unrelated…

The most basic fact about childhood obesity is that a child who consumes more energy in the form of food than s/he uses will gain weight. Medical information about obesity is reviewed, and ways that parents can help overweight children are suggested. (PP)

Suggests that the revival of fatherhood can be viewed as a natural response to the increasing instability of family life in our society. Teachers and counselors can encourage this development toward a more stable social order characterized by stronger ties between students and parents. (JAC)

Suggests that maternal involvement occurring in an everyday setting is not related to kindergarten children's academic achievement. (FL)

Describes a three-month study of literacy development in the home and in nursery school. Discusses the results, which indicated that children engage in literacy events far more at home than at school, and offers classroom suggestions for narrowing this discrepency. (HTH)

Discusses the status of children in American society and offers ideas for helping adults understand children better. (FL)

In an exploratory study, the family photographic record was expected to reflect more role learning behavior for the parents during their first transition to parenthood than during subsequent accession transitions. The possible value of the photos to families may be that they promote the transition to parenthood through role-playing and/or via…

Described is the approach used by the parents of a 5-year-old deaf boy to teach him to read. (Author/SBH)

The adolescent personality, adult maturity, competence, and quality of marital relations associated with paternal competence were assessed by a longitudinal study of highly educated fathers. Paternal competence was rated by the fathers and their wives. (MS)

Professional and popular literature reflects an increased emphasis on roles of fathers. Men are being encouraged to become more involved in parenthood. This bibliography is based on the accumulation of literature published since 1964. It includes references based on empirical research and other articles containing information on fathers. (Author)

Discusses the potential benefits for public schools of increased parent involvement in such areas as curriculum development, collective bargaining, and setting educational objectives and priorities for the schools. Available from Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1701 K Street, N.W., Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20006, single…

Excerpt from "The Roots of Love" (Helene S. Arnstein, 1975). Book is concerned with feelings that are part of child's developmental stages. Included in excerpt are: genital self-discovery, masturbation, discovery of sex differences, and birth fantasies. Stresses importance of parent's feelings which are communicated to child.

This report presents findings from case studies conducted during the 2003-04 school year, the second year that the supplemental services provisions of NCLB had been in effect. It follows up on baseline data collected the previous school year. This study conducted interviews in a purposive sample of six states and nine school districts, which were…

Parents often become experts on their child's disability. Through their own learning process, many see the value of teaching their child's classmates about the affect of the disability at school. Parents and professionals find that if classmates understand a child's disability, they may become allies in helping the child. The children may also be…