Examined mother-child dyads (N=52) in a training program to modify aggressive child behavior. Obtained several measures of mother-child interaction and compared them between dyads that succeeded and dyads that did not. Results indicated unsuccessful mothers were more aversive and indiscriminate in their use of aversive behavior toward their…

Describes an outcome evaluation of an eight-session program of alcohol education for parents (N=54). Results showed the program increased the alcohol knowledge of participants, but influenced their attitudes toward parenting in an undesirable direction. The program may have reached parents with the least need to change. (JAC)

The combination of televised home instruction and traditional print media was more effective in facilitating parental training strategies with handicapped preschoolers than either method alone. (Author/CL)

A survey of 34 Minnesota early intervention programs for young handicapped children found that home visits are extensively utilized for parent programming while the child is under age three, with alternative options for involvement, education, and support offered by much smaller proportions of the program. (Author/CL)

Suggestions are made for special education teachers to ease the transition of the military family. The importance of parent education is emphasized. A brief list of references and resources is provided. (CL)

This article discusses the parent involvement component of Head Start which has influenced current thinking about early childhood programming and resulted in a reevaluation of the importance of the family in the child's education and development. Available from: Editor, Educational Comment, College of Education, University of Toledo, 2801 W.…

Described are the parent course content, the trainer's program, including content of the trainer's workshop, and project evaluation. (MS)

Describes the Toy Lending Library, St. Paul, Minnesota: its goal, history, toy-classification system--how it works and what it does. System attempts to answer question: how does a toy lending library get the right toys to the right educator/child at the right time for maximum child development support?

Because young people are coming out of the closet at a younger age, parents often deal with a gay or lesbian child in their home. Parents need the support and intervention of therapists in order to guide their children through this often difficult and confusing time and to face their own issues. Parents wrestle with many concerns such as social…

Children are at greater risk than adults for lead poisoning because children absorb lead more readily than adults, and a small amount of lead in children's bodies can do a great deal of harm. This Spanish-language Digest summarizes some of the causes and effects of childhood lead poisoning and suggests some lead poisoning prevention strategies…

In 1928, the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial granted funds to the University of Cincinnati to establish a child study and parent education program for African-Americans. This paper traces the origin of the idea for this program to a special relationship between the family of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. and Spelman College, an African-American…

This toolkit presents a collection of accessible guidelines, measures, and tools to guide and implement evaluation of parenting education and support interventions. Designed primarily for people who are new to evaluation, it contains additional advice and guidance for those with a higher level of understanding or knowledge and it may also be…

Mothers in large urban and small rural communities, participating in the FPEFT program, were tested on (1) educational expectations, (2) self concept, (3) feelings of personal control; pre- and posttesting showed significant change in behavior and attitudes during first and second year of program. (SP)

Suggestions are made to parents concerning special problems of grooming and hygiene as they pertain to handicapped children. (KW)