Research cited supports the conclusion that early childhood education should not be taken out of the home and placed in schools and day care centers. The risks of speeding up children's learning, the value of mothering and the contradictions between research and practical application are examined. (ST)

Suggests ways in which art teachers in public schools can demonstrate the value of art, and escape being low man on the school totem pole.'' (DS)

Describes the Intensive Reading Instruction Team (IRIT) approach to providing remedial reading instruction for inner-city children who have experienced previous failure in learning to read. (VJ)

Defines the concept of comprehensive high school, reviews the inadequac

The basic teachings of child development experts do not inhibit desirable social change in children. Such a notion exists among some because of a misunderstanding and misuse of child development principles. (Author/JM)

A knowledge of each phase of the family life cycle will enable the family practice specialist to render more useful help. (IR)

The president of the National Safety Council suggests ways that parents can promote school bus safety, with emphasis on preventing accidents outside the bus. Parents can explain safety rules to their children and work with their parent teacher associations and school administrators to plan and enforce safety regulations. (PP)

Studied stress variables among divorced mothers and their children. Divorced and married mothers (N=72) at two income levels were interviewed. Results showed low income divorced mothers reported the highest levels of stress. Stress was significantly related to the mothers being more demanding and restrictive with their children. (JAC)

Research on the validity and reliability of four tests (Group Inventory for Finding Creative Talent, Group Inventory for Finding Interests I and II, and Preschool Interest Descriptor) which use the characteristics approach in screening elementary/secondary students for programs for the creatively gifted is summarized. (CL)

This article, based on the experiences of the Ainsworth (Oregon) Parent Teacher Association, offers a step-by-step guide for parents who wish to bring computers into their children's schools. Ways to build public and school support, do necessary planning and research, evaluate available equipment, and implement the program are suggested. (PP)

The chair of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports discusses reasons for engaging in lifetime sports and gives guidelines parents can follow to steer their children toward sports they can enjoy. (PP)

Developed and tested a causal model for degree of difficulty of the transition to parenthood using data collected from interviewing 54 White married couples whose first child was three to five months old. Found difficulty related to: parental responsibilities and restrictions, gratifications, and marital intimacy and stability. (Author/RC)