Article deals with the interrelatedness of the food program, intellectual development, and curriculum activities of young children through the long day at the child care center. (Editor)

To attain the conditions of cooperativeness, high motivation, and good rapport between therapist and parent, it is suggested that the therapeutic educator adopt attitudes which ehlp him behave in a way such that the parent perceives him as one who understands and respects the parent as an indispensable helpmate. (Author/BY)

Outlined are devices to educate parents about composition concepts," i.e., what there is to learn in learning to write well. (RY)

Described is group therapy for parents of handicapped children with focus on the family role of developing and maintaining a stable emotional atmosphere in the home. (CB)

First in a series of articles based on Parent Teacher Conferences held between 1960-1969 in New York City's School for the Deaf. (Author)

A widespread recognition of the need for parent education, the similarity of problems confronting the practitioner in whatever country he practices, and the ambiguity surrounding goals and method indicate a need for clarification and for action. The suggestion is made for international communication. (Author)

Describes current efforts undertaken by the Catholic community to prevent alcoholism and drug abuse among young people. Outlines the objectives of such preventive programs and actions currently being taken. Highlights efforts including parent education programs, workshops for teachers, clergy, and community networks. (WL)

Discusses a community-based child abuse prevention program successfully operating for the past three years in the borough of Queens in New York City. (MP)

There is a need to develop and implement courses and/or workshops in parenting and education for parenthood as it relates to preventing drug abuse. Presents a topical outline and suggestions for parents which can be utilized in a formal course and/or workshop. (Author)

An observation code was found to discriminate reliably between correct and incorrect behavior modification skills of 12 parents of developmentally disabled children (two to six years old). Parents were more proficient teachers after a training program focusing on behavior change principles and language acquisition. (CL)

Through a case study of the effects of a "paradoxical" intervention, the author shows how temper tantrums were reduced in a five-year-old cerebral palsied child. (Author/BW)

Reports knowledge gained through providing parenting support services to 80 mentally retarded mothers (10 percent of whom were single parents). Characteristics of some mentally retarded mothers are indicated and effective interventions are described. (Author/RH)