Gives humorous advice for parents interested in helping their children write term papers, such as making sure to understand the footnote and bibliography forms because kids can get pretty annoyed at being marked down on parents' typing. (EL)

Suggestions, directed for parents, are presented for evaluating science books and magazines for children. A brief annotated bibliography of several science periodicals is included. (CB)

Considers effectiveness of parental positive reinforcement with deviant children by reviewing the following: (1) non-intervention studies, (2) intervention studies, and (3) consumer (parental) satisfaction studies. Results indicate that parents view positive reinforcement as effective and useful although positive reinforcement is not sufficient to…

Steps for developing an effective school-business relationship include: meeting with the school principal; determining what kind of support is wanted; appointing a volunteer coordinator; understanding business operations; and setting up an evaluation process. Ideas for school-business partnerships include sponsoring an awards program, work…

Appropriate musical experiences for children are suggested. School music programs are discussed. (MT)

School-based health clinics can be effective, but they are not easy to establish and operate. Provides a list of areas to consider when establishing such a clinic. Important considerations are liability, accountability, confidentiality, informed consent, and parental involvement. (MD)

Discusses a common educational problem in developing nations: how to balance public investment of the national education administration with the private investments of parents who send their children to school. Analyzes the development of national education in Papua New Guinea in terms of policy and relates them to experiences of three villages…

The author examines characteristics of the Japanese culture that are reflected in their workplace practices. The identification of the "way or method" to perform traditional tasks, the intensity in striving for perfection with common tasks, and the value placed upon learning and education--all have implications for those attempting to…

The parent of a child with cerebral palsy offers guidelines for obtaining money through insurance to purchase major communication and mobility aids. (CL)

Fathers with joint physical custody of children under age six report that this custody arrangement is of great benefit to the children, especially in circumstances where mothers have initiated the divorce and have sought less childcare responsibility. Joint physical custody fathers are highly available and provide closeness as the sole parent in…

Four intervention techniques--choosing and defining a target behavior and task analysis, using antecedents, using consequences, and using data collection procedures--were effective in improving related skills of nine parents of at-risk toddler-aged children. Using parents to teach the techniques to other parents was also demonstrated effective and…

Two articles address problems and issues in serving gifted military dependents. The first offers suggestions for parents, including handcarrying records, involving themselves in schools, and maintaining a positive attitude toward service life. The second article describes TAG (talented and gifted) programs at the Department of Defense Dependents…

Examples are given of ways in which deaf adults, parents of deaf children, and schools can cooperate to provide better educational and community services. (CL)

An individual training program teaches parents of language handicapped preschoolers to facilitate their child's communication via turn taking, pausing, description, modeling, expansion, prompts, or facilitative questions. (CL)

Reviews empirical research dealing with father-infant interactions in the intact family. Results indicate fathers provide an extra source of stimulation as well as unique experiences for their infants. More similarities than differences exist in father-infant interactions as compared to mother-infant interactions; however, fathers exhibit more…