It was hypothesized that children brought up under coercive power would be more likely to exhibit immediate gratification, whereas children brought up under noncoercive power would be more likely to delay gratification. The hypothesis was confirmed. (Author)

The number of children being raised by fathers in single-parent families increased by more than 100 percent between 1960 and 1970. In her study of 32 fathers raising their children alone, the author discovered that a crucial issue was whether they initially chose to be single parents. (Author)

This paper examines the current social policies towards variant families and focuses on the future directions of social and clinical services in meeting the needs of children in gay families. (Author)

Education is the building block of every student's future. To ensure all students have every opportunity to succeed, Indiana adopted world-class academic standards in English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies and an assessment system to measure student progress. These standards clearly outline what students should know and be…

The tragedy of September 11 had a special significance for the parents of the nearly 6,000 children who attended the seven public schools located in the World Trade Center impact zone. Healthy Schools Network has documented first hand accounts of the experiences of that day and its aftermath. In addition to extensive interviews, last winter a…

This booklet introduces parents to techniques for helping their children learn to read. Included is a story about how one parent helps her daughter to learn new reading skills, a sample reading activity for first graders, and a checklist for first grade readers.

This booklet offers parents a simple process and practical tools for dealing with school-age children's sometimes challenging behavior. Noting that the task of school-age children is to find out how the world works, the booklet begins with examples of common behaviors associated with this developmental task and the parent's role, as well as notes…

The first 5 yeas of a child's life are a time of tremendous physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth. Noting that research shows that children are more likely to succeed in learning when their families actively support them, this Spanish-language booklet is intended for families and caregivers who want to help their preschool children…

Parents and schools working together to build students' social, emotional, and academic skills can accomplish far more than either group working alone. Both schools and parents can contribute in unique ways to make the partnership fruitful. Handouts included with this packet offer small things that all parents can consider doing. When done on a…

To gain some insight into test preparation, some testing experts were asked to share their thoughts from their own parenting experiences. A crucial performance factor for a substantial number of students is test anxiety. According to University of Southern California Professor Harold O'Neil, Jr., "The relationship between high anxiety and…

Noting that families who are involved in their children's education make a difference in their child's performance, this two-page information sheet encourages families to get involved by listing the benefits of family involvement on one side and the ways adult family members can help in the school on the other. As a result of family participation:…

Mother Centers are a grassroots self-help movement in Germany that help stay-at-home mothers break through the isolation they experience in German society when they have children and are not available for full-time employment. There are about 300 mother center projects currently in Germany, including 40 in the former East Germany. The programs…

This article discusses the nature of resilience in children, means to measure and verify it, and attempts to promote it through education; it also describes a study of parental, teacher and caregiver efforts to promote resilience in children. The International Resilience Project examined resilience factors children and their parents use in…

Drawing from a compelling educational initiative that introduced developmentally appropriate teaching techniques from the United States to the well-established early childhood programs in Europe and the former Soviet Union, this book contends that there are subtle, yet effective, teaching techniques that encourage choice, individualism,…

This fact sheet uses a question-and-answer format to summarize information on estate planning and trusts for parents of a child with mental retardation. Questions and answers address the following topics: the importance of careful financial planning for someone with mental retardation; how inheritances affect the child's eligibility for…