Examined the nature of family social interactions appearing in contemporary novels written especially for adolescent readers. Investigated: (1) family structures and parenting behavior; (2) family decision-making processes; (3) autonomy; (4) affect; and (5) global-health-pathology. As a norm, fictional families were not functioning optimally but…

The authors contend that, if educational programs are to be maximally effective, it is important to recognize the different needs gifted children have based on their cultural/racial backgrounds. (SBH)

The article focuses on clothing tips, weight control, adaptive aids, and sources of assistance for parents and children with disabilities. The author stresses the importance of appearance in the successful mainstreaming of handicapped children and emphasizes that self-care skills are legitimate educational goals. (Author/PHR)

This article presents four principles as a basic framework for developing effective, cooperative relationships between professional teachers and parents, the primary educators of children. (Author/SJL)

Economic need was most highly correlated with employment. Moderately correlated variables included previous employment, number of children and beliefs about mothering. Sex-role attitudes were only slightly correlated, and education not at all. (Author)

The effectiveness of the Mother-as-Teacher home intervention program is examined. The goal of this program is to enhance lower socioeconomic status mothers' teaching style. The extent to which enhanced maternal strategies affect the cognitive performance is assessed. (JMF)

Effective counseling methods for women experiencing an unwanted pregnancy and counseling in the alternative choices of parenthood and abortion are discussed. A major goal in counseling is to help the client recognize and come to terms with her own feelings. (JN)

The author examines seven myths, such as: divorce is preferable to an unhappy home; children anticipate divorce; turmoil ends with separation; and divorce damages children. She concludes that divorce initiates a prolonged and often difficult transition for children, which may benefit or harm them depending on how parents handle it. (SJL)

The Massachusetts law which was a model for PL 94-142 has not served as intended. About half the decisions under the law result in a handicapped child being placed in a more restrictive situation. (Author/GC)

Describes a residential care program for children that involves parents in the role of treatment partners in making assessment, treatment, and discharge decisions for their children. (CM)

Provides evidence that parent participation in a parent training group contributed to their children's higher self-concept scores compared to the scores of children whose parents had not yet attended the parent training sessions. (RL)

Sentences were constructed in which the terms "before" and "after" were embedded in logically constrained and logically reversible sequences. The preschool children in the study found the constrained sentences easier to comprehend. (Author/CFM)

Contends that television workshops are an opportunity to foster open and dynamic communication across generations. Reports on several successful programs using this approach. (FL)