A variety of research studies have indicated that fathers' availability and their leadership are vital to the healthy functioning of each individual in the family. One study showed that in 48 societies fathers assume an instrumental role in family life, while in only eight societies is fathering predominately an expressive function. Occasionally,…

This set of documents consists of English, French, and Spanish translations of four pamphlets on infant stimulation. The pamphlets provide information designed for lay persons, educators and primary care personnel, academics and professionals, and for health administrators and family-planning organizations. The contents cover infant needs; infant…

Chapter One of this parent handbook was designed to introduce Title I, answer questions about the law and its intent, and describe the importance of parental participation in school activities. Chapter Two provides a basic understanding of how parents and teachers can work cooperatively to enhance children's education and underscores the…

Intended for handicapped students and their parents, the booklet presents a guide in Spanish to special education services in the Boston public schools. Chapter 766, the Massachusetts law guaranteeing free appropriate public education to every child, is focused on. Section 1 discusses such evaluation aspects as early childhood screening, referral,…

THE PURPOSE WAS TO DRAW SOME RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POVERTY AND BEHAVIOR, SPECIFICALLY ANALYZING THE DIRECT AND INDIRECT EFFECTS OF INADEQUATE INCOME ON LOW-INCOME MOTHERS' CHILD-REARING PRIORITIES AND ON RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PARENTS. LOW-INCOME MOTHERS SHOW CONSIDERABLE SATISFACTION WITH THE CHILD-REARING ROLE, BUT FEEL THEMSELVES LEAST ADEQUATE…

The final report documents achievements of a 3 year Nebraska project for early childhood handicapped students. Objectives are listed for each of three main goals: to cause the development, expansion, and improvement of services to preschool handicapped children; to assist parents, through appropriate channels, in assuming a more active role as the…

Thirty-two parent couples participated in this investigation to determine whether learning patterns established in the home environment significantly affect a child's later cognitive development in traditionally school-taught subjects. This research report outlines the methodology used in the study, explains the operational criteria for the four…

Designed for parents of handicapped and high risk infants and toddlers in rural areas, the booklet discusses ideas for making toys from household items. Toys are grouped into five levels of developmental difficulty from the neonate stage (e.g., using yarn as crib mobiles) to the stage where the child is trying to figure out how things work and fit…

In this paper it is argued that successful parenting techniques can be applied by classroom teachers to increase their teaching effectiveness. Based on a review of research on effective parenting, three factors were identified as being especially important to parenting success: (1) the use of affect when controlling children, (2) the organization…

This pamphlet, through questions and answers, provides information on the requirements of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, referred to as P.L. 94-142. States receiving funds under this legislation must follow specific procedures for providing handicapped children a "free appropriate public education in the most appropriate least…

This journal issue provides information for those involved in making decisions about basal readers. It includes guidelines for establishing a textbook selection committee and for examining instructional materials, a discussion of the adoption of nonsexist textbooks, and reviews of four basal reading series. Regular columns present activity ideas…

The handbook provides an overview of characteristics, learning, and teaching methods, for parents of children with learning disabilities. Reviewed are problems that interfere with learning, such as poor rhythm sense and attention difficulties, and listed are six basic principles affecting the learning process. Home activities are suggested for…

This micromonograph for parents suggests reasons why books and records are important for preschool children and offers a list of useful resources. The books are listed in two broad age groups--infants to three years and three to six years--and are categorized according to the major emphasis: emotional and social development, intellectual…

Walking behavior was established in a 20-month-old Down's Syndrome girl by a parent trained in behavior analysis. During a series of 7-minute sessions, the child was given edible reinforcement for taking unsupported steps between two chairs which were gradually moved from 18 to 70 inches apart. In three final generalization sessions, the chairs…

This article describes a doctoral research project which measured the success of a commercial television station's early morning, half-hour television series which effectively taught reading fundamentals to preschool children. The design of the reading lessons, the format of the shows, and the problems encountered by the series are the article's…