Fifty-four siblings of children with Down Syndrome, their parents, and a matched group of comparison children and parents provided data about sibling relationships. There were no group differences in parental reports. Siblings of children with Down syndrome reported less unkindness and, if in a same-sex dyad, more empathy than did comparison…

This review searched English-language journals from the United Kingdom and other countries to assess empirical evidence concerning good practice in the provision of out-of-school child care. Findings suggest that quality in out-of-school provision is linked to staff training, program structure, and appropriate adult-child ratios and group sizes.…

Describes the revision of "Let's Talk about Touching," a child sexual abuse prevention program widely used in early childhood and kindergarten programs in British Columbia since 1986. Describes the program as comprised of a manual providing information about sexual abuse, information on the teacher's role, detailed lesson plans, family…

Attachment theory is used as the theoretical base to understand the impact that rejection of relationship connections can have on the development of gay and lesbian adolescents. Developmental challenges for gay and lesbian youth are addressed as are the frequent failure of families and schools to provide continuity of secure caregiving to these…

Recounts one man's experiences as a child caregiver and child care center director to illustrate the challenges faced by men in the child care field. Considers issues related to compensation, retention, anxieties over possible negative parental reaction, professional isolation, stereotypes and misconceptions, and the administrator-caregiver…

Describes how infants and toddlers learn to use action, object, picture, and word symbols, and offers suggestions for educators and caregivers to facilitate symbol use. Discusses how adults can introduce books to young children and enhance the symbolic aspect of the care and education program. (KB)

Mothers (N=27) of infants and children with long-term tracheostomy completed modified version of Impact-on-Family Scale in study examining maternal perceptions of effects of infant disability on family life. Mothers reported much stress in caring for young disabled children, most notably in financial status. Reported strong sense of mastery in…

Examined 331 adult children with parents in nursing homes. Predictors of depression were poor health, time pressures, viewing parent as demanding, and lack of involvement with instrumental activities of daily living tasks. Emotional effects specific to parent's situation were predicted by poor health, negative perceptions of nursing home staff,…

Affective responses of two year olds to their day care teachers' affectionate and caregiving behaviors were observed during free play times. Teacher behaviors were affectionate and caregiving physical contact, affectionate words, smiling, and use of questions and instructions. Smiling was the behavior most likely to elicit positive responses from…

Examines three types of child care--family day care homes, day care centers, and preschools--in terms of child/staff ratio, group size, and staff training. Discusses advantages and disadvantages for parents of each of the three types of child care. (NH)

Discusses the following dominant themes in the relationships of older parents and their adult children within the context of societal age structure changes: roles and responsibilities, parent-child interaction, individual well-being, relationship quality, and caregiving by adult children. Concludes with speculations on the future of research on…

Addresses diversions that prevent professionals in geriatrics from achieving an interdisciplinary focus. Describes a heuristic paradigm that communicates to the client and caregiver the importance of what they are doing. Discusses the importance of extending the teachings of traditional educational gerontology and of empowering clients to fuller…

Conducted baseline interviews with 642 caregivers of aged Alzheimer's disease patients, then assigned one-half to formal respite care. Over 12 months, families with respite care maintained Alzheimer's patient significantly longer in community than did caregivers without respite. Respite care was ineffective for caregiver burden and mental health,…

Suggests procedures that should be established by child care centers pertaining to child abuse or suspected child abuse. Includes policy regarding reporting; response by staff to allegations; physical discipline; joking about or threatening punishment or abuse; physical restraint; follow-up to reports; aid to injured children; personnel screening;…

Home providers (n=104) caring for mentally retarded persons were surveyed concerning demographic characteristics, client maladaptive behavior, home climate, amount and variety of participation in community environments, and number and frequency of visits with friends. The results and the questions they raise about friend selection and community…