The article discusses the relationship of parental depression and child problems, depression and suicide among adolescents, behavioral approaches to ameliorating effects of depression, programs to promote the maintenance and generalization of treatment effects, and the need for primary and secondary prevention programs. (DB)

Reports that television viewing ranked lowest on the preferred activity lists for busy mothers, but that the use of television as a "babysitter" is extensive. (FL)

Discusses terminology of first and second phase learners, focusing on the disadvantages experienced by the latter. Examines teacher expectations, possible areas of difficulty for students, parental involvement, teacher sensitization, pedagogical aims of a course for these students, and bilingual factors as assets. (JK)

Suggestions are provided for parents of ways in which they can use the television to encourage and improve their child's reading. Activities include: discussing television characters; watching television specials geared for the child's age; and researching favorite television stars. (CB)

Describes a program for families of handicapped children that features educational programs and parent and sibling support groups. Notes that parents and siblings involved in the mutual-help project have uncovered salient issues and have taken an active role in community education and advocacy. (Author/NB)

This study was designed to investigate the Saturday time use patterns of parents of school-aged physically disabled children and to compare that with general population patterns. Effects of age, ability to perform daily tasks, and continence condition were postulated to be variables of child care time. Findings are discussed. (Author/MT)

It is necessary to guard against moving toward a system in which parents' choice for their children has the effect of making the parent-school relationship a private one. Needed are parents, supported by public policy, who are involved in the life of the school in an ongoing way. (Author/GC)

An approach is outlined involving ratings on bi-polar "temperament" dimensions of behaviors which a child may display. These data are then subjected to a cluster analysis which displays correspondences graphically, in a form which can be discussed directly. An example of coping with crying babies is provided. (Author/CL)

Twenty-one parents who felt that their children fit the descriptors in a gifted checklist brought them in for testing. Sixty-six percent of the children were in the gifted range on the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale. Ss fitting the characteristics but testing below the gifted range all had ear infections the first year of life. (Author/CL)

Examined change in men's housework and child-care time between 1965 and 1975. Results indicated men's housework or child-care time did not change significantly. Further, few systematic changes in housework and child care are observed for specific categories of men. Overall, the findings cast doubt on the supposed covergence of men's and women's…

Extensively surveys the literature to illustrate the concept of parent education from the 1830s to the 1980s. Describes historical "modes," or views, of childrearing and the role of the private sector and the federal government in parent education programs. Implications for early childhood education are pointed out. (AS)

Interviewed 42 new mothers to measure their use of four coping strategies applied to the balancing of parenthood with outside employment, social life, marriage, and housekeeping. Found that the ability to manage multiple roles was related to better overall adjustment to parenthood, especially when the strategies were applied to work and social…

Schools, families, and vocational rehabilitation agencies can work together to promote a successful school-to-work transition by disabled youth through career education, independent living programs, and community involvement. (CL)

The Supreme Court in Smith v. Robinson indicated restrictions on ability of students and families to recover legal expenses incurred in pursuing due process rights. Reliance of parents private enforcement and difficulties inherent in pursuing administrative and legal remedies without legal training suggest that Congress intended that reimbursement…

This article explores the evolution, ideology, characteristics, and public policy implications of the Christian school movement. (CB)