This study reports the progress in developing and validating an instrument that can be used to measure critical aspects of a parent's attitudes and behavior that influence child development. This instrument should aid in reaching the goal of treating participants in parent education programs as individuals. (Editor/KC)

Reports research on the influence of parents and the home environment in developing the child's reading potential and describes parent education programs designed to involve the parent in the learning development of the child. (MAI)

Proposes a model for cognitive development and the development of self efficacy in infancy. Examines the effects of two intervention programs in which caregiver responsiveness and amount of stimulation are varied. Subjects were 100 nine-month-old infants from working class families. (BD)

Here are some ideas that the nursery-school teacher might suggest to parents as ways to set the stage for learning in mathematics for their children. (MN)

This paper outlines two directions schools must take in order to effect close coordination between home and school. A program of parent education designed to prevent family crises should be set up. Also schools must take the lead in coordinating the various community support services already in existence. (CFM)

Author reports on a college course which provides a second chance for teenage and working mothers. (Editor/RK)

Reflects on what is to be done if a child is not ready for the standard first grade after a year in kindergarten. Proposes that elementary schools have developmental curricula that allow children to move through an ungraded system at a pace in keeping with their own development. (NH)

Written in 1945, this article calls for an increased recognition by the educational profession of the rights of children. Some of the concerns addressed still need attention 43 years later. (BB)

The study examined whether differences existed between experimental and control groups in maternal language and children's receptive language five years after a home-based intervention program. Mothers were interviewed and asked to tell stories to their children. The Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test was administered to the children, with the…

A description of infant capabilities and review of perinatal intervention programs are used to clarify the relationship between enhancing parent-infant interactions and preventing child abuse and neglect. Research data demonstrating the efficacy of the programs are reviewed and suggestions offered for the practical application of the programs.…

Stresses the importance of parental involvement in children's education. Describes a successful parent-student study-skills workshop, and discusses several common barriers to parents' participation in workshops along with suggested solutions. (ARH)

Describes the Lane County Relief Nursery program in Eugene, Oregon, a therapeutic school for abused and at-risk children, which also has an Intensive Parent Training Program. (HOD)

This 19-item annotated bibliography cites materials for preschool and elementary school children, young adults, and parents that deal with the handling of and prevention of child sexual abuse. A discussion of themes handled in the books and information on the publisher, price, and intended grade level are provided. (EJS)