Social scientists know little about the experiences of transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) parents and their children's development. In this study of 138 transgender parents (age M = 35.28 years; 86.2% White/European American) with binary (52.9%) and nonbinary (47.1%) gender identities, we explore the links between family processes and young…

Limited research has examined the perspectives of teachers and parents on the effectiveness of e-learning platforms in achieving educational outcomes for kindergarteners. This study sought to evaluate the views of teachers and parents regarding the effectiveness of the Darsak platform in supporting educational outcomes in kindergarten settings. A…

The years 2020-2022 witnessed rapid socio-political changes in Hong Kong, including measures taken in response to COVID-19 and the implementation of the National Security Law. These changes significantly influenced the role of kindergarten teachers and necessitated a redefinition of their identity. Utilising a tripartite model that considers…

Homeschooling, the parent-directed education of a child in the home, grew rapidly during the pandemic despite some calls for restrictions. Homeschool participation continues to increase, and diversify, with parents opting into hybrid schools, co-ops, microschools, and virtual learning. Despite recent growth, many homeschool policies are based on…

Background: Recent research indicates that bilingualism does not exacerbate the language learning difficulties commonly seen in children with down syndrome (DS). However, misconceptions persist about its potential negative impact. Aims: This study aimed to investigate the attitudes, perceptions and experiences of bilingual parents or guardians…

This study aimed to examine the mediating role of metacognitive writing strategies in the relationship between middle school students' self-regulation skills in the writing process and their writing anxiety. Using structural equation modelling, the data collected from 513 middle school students were analysed with advanced statistical techniques…

Career aspirations and career development are major concerns in national building. This study explored the career aspirations of final year B.Ed. Accounting students in a Ghanaian university and the barriers that prevented them from achieving their aspirations. The census technique was used to capture all final-year university students pursuing a…

Early learning experiences at home and in classrooms build the foundations for children's later success in school and life. The pandemic has upended home life and preschool programs, making it more challenging for both parents and communities to provide optimal learning experiences for young children. These changes are likely to have important…

Background: Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth and young adults. Improving the understanding of social-ecological factors associated with youth suicide behaviors may highlight important ideas for prevention. Objective: From a social-ecological theoretical framework of suicide, this study aims to test whether parental…

Research shows that frequent, high-quality mathematics talk that is shared between parents and children can increase mathematics achievement. This article describes ways in which teachers can support parents in increasing the frequency and quality of parent-child mathematics interactions, leading to better outcomes for students.

This review aimed to examine the perceptions of parents, professionals and informal network members regarding support needs of parents with intellectual disabilities (ID). In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement, five databases were systematically searched and 19 qualitative…

We explored the mothering experiences of 11 counselor education doctoral student mothers who have at least one young child under the age of 5. Six themes emerged from the study, including ambivalence, increased use of coping mechanisms, striving for balance, "superwoman syndrome," indistinguishable roles, and leading by example.

The aim of this study was to test the relationship of theory of mind (ToM) and maternal emotional expressiveness with children's aggressive behaviours (i.e., relational aggression, physical aggression). ToM is vital to relational aggression, which involves harming others through purposeful manipulation and damaging peer relationships. However,…

This article aims to demonstrate how one American Islamic school community grapples with external and internal demands on religion, and how this process impacts notions of what is religious. At 'Ilm High School, an Islamic high school on America's West Coast, school administrators and teachers must accommodate students' and parents' diverse and…

This article examines the experiences of Latina mothers in one two-way immersion Spanish-English bilingual program in the United States. Through a qualitative analysis of ethnographic interviews and their selective transcription as verse--or "antropoesía"--this analysis seeks to illuminate the phenomenological aspects of what it means to…