Discusses the implications of deafness for cognition and describes communicative systems (the oral method and sign language) for the deaf. Holds that parents of deaf children should teach them both signing and speaking. (GC)

Notes that fathers are becoming more involved in the education of their children. Offers suggestions for conducting a successful conference with fathers. (FL)

Parents of gifted children must deal with their children's confusion and frustration at being advanced in some areas but not others. To be advocates for their children, parents must provide support for them and help school staff understand their educational and psychological needs. (CL)

The article gives parents of a handicapped child a five step problem solving approach to solving conflict with the child's school. (DB)

The author addresses the issue of programing for the preschool/primary gifted student. Young gifted children are seen to be different in three overlapping areas: advanced cognitive development, psychosocial sensitivity, and high energy levels and fine motor coordination. Suggestions are offered for parents which relate to the three areas…

Results are reported from a factor analytic investigation of responses to the Child's Report of Parental Behavior Inventory by comparable samples of children living in divorced and married families. (MP)

Suggestions from four humane educators and a child psychologist are offered to parents wanting to teach the humane ethic to children so that it becomes a lifestyle. Initial steps to be taken and how parents should build child/pet relationships are also discussed. (JN)

Offers guidelines designed to diminish many commonly held teacher fears about conferences with parents. Stresses planning, commonalities, climate, control, and conclusion. (FL)

Reports demographic data on 26 adolescent expectant fathers and information about their relationships with the expectant mothers and their families. Results indicated that young fathers maintained positive relationships with their girlfriend's family, maintained contact with the expectant mother, and desired to meet certain responsibilities toward…

Former spouses (N=129) in mother-custody postdivorce families participated in an in-depth, semistructured interview. Findings supported the basic General Systems Theory paradigm as applied to postdivorce families. The former spousal relationship emerged as a vital component of the organized, postdivorce family system. (Author/RC)

Describes the sex education program in Beaverton (Oregon) and offers suggestions for initiating a similar program in other districts. (WD)

The article presents an interview with Dr. Franz Huber, developer and director of the American University Summer Enrichment Program for Gifted and Talented Children (6 to 11 years old). A list of guidelines for parents is also offered. (SB)

Describes the results of a survey of problems facing school band programs. Respondents were band and non-band students, their parents, band masters, and retail school music dealers. Among the primary problems were inadequate funding, scheduling conflicts, band members not taking private lessons, and lack of parental encouragement. (AM)