Studied time use by mothers in single- and two-parent families, with both employed and nonemployed mothers. Single, employed mothers have least amount of time to spend in most activities. Analysis of covariance and least square means were used to study and identify significant differences in household tasks, child care, volunteer time, personal…

A self-instructional training program was evaluated with two boys who were diagnosed Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity. The training included both conceptual and task-specific verbalizations and targeted completion of classroom work. Mothers were trained as adjunct therapists. Subjects became more self-controlled, less disruptive, and…

To help ensure that students were being placed in grade levels appropriately, the Mukwonago School District formulated a plan for early educational programing. Criteria and procedures for early admission into kindergarten classes are discussed. (DF)

The frequency of foreign language instruction in the public schools has waned, but the need for foreign language comprehension has not. Parents can be a resource for providing interest in global education. Suggestions for PTA involvement are given. (DF)

Suggestions are given on how parents and teachers can develop an environment conducive to the development of self-esteem in their children by providing activities and experiences that result in feelings of success. (DF)

Children need to be educated about drugs at an early age. Parents can help by teaching their children to feel good about themselves and to develop and communicate a clear position about drugs. (DF)

Suggests that women today face a dilemma in creativity: that by choosing one form of creativity (family or direct production), the need for a career will be left unsatisfied. If she chooses both, she feels guilt at doing an inadequate job with either form of creativity. (JAC)

Compares physical time and social time, illustrated with a case study of a husband and wife who are in the midst of their transition to second-time (and unexpected) parenthood. Demonstrates the heuristic value of a social-time framework for understanding the transition to parenthood in particular and family systems in general. (Author/JAC)

The increased responsibilities of administrators provided under Public Law 94-142 for meeting the educational needs of the handicapped are summarized. Common sources of conflict between administrators and parents of handicapped students and potential communication blocks between parents and administrators are noted, followed by suggestions for…

A program in which behavior management plans are systematically demonstrated can help parents of learning disabled students carry through the plan at home. When parents are involved in deciding on target behaviors, record keeping, and actually implementing the program, the likelihood of success is increased. (CL)

The parent of a blind child urges other parents of handicapped children to realize their value in relationships with professionals by presenting ideas and information and cooperating with teachers and administrators in problem solving. She emphasizes the importance of parents understanding and communicating their own limits. (CL)

The article examines relationships between two clusters of variables and parental-professional congruency scores for the Learning Accomplishment Profile Edition: parent-related variables (age, educational level, income, and number of other children) and handicapped child-related variables (chronological age, length of time enrolled in early…

Parents of visually impaired children are given suggestions for helping to make school a success. Guidelines begin with infancy and address topics related to the preschool period (such as providing special experiences and teaching social skills) and the school age period (such as taking part in the placement decision). (CL)

Describes the Professional Association of Treatment Homes (PATH) program and discusses the advantages of a placement contracting process to adults and children involved in foster care. (SB)

Describes the development, testing and evaluation of a curriculum designed to help foster parents deal with the problems encountered in their special situations. (SB)