Socioeconomic Status, Parenting, and Child Development Book

EBook Description: Socioeconomic Status, Parenting, and Child Development presents cutting-edge thinking and research on linkages among socioeconomic status, parenting, and child development. The contributors represent an array of different disciplines, and approach the issues from a variety of perspectives. Accordingly, their "take" on how SES matters in the lives of children varies. This volume is divided into two parts. Part I concerns the constructs and measurement of SES and Part II discusses the functions and effects of SES. Each part presents four substantive chapters on the topic followed by an interpretive and constructively critical commentary. The chapters--considered as a whole--attest to the value of systematically examining the components of SES and how each flows through an array of specific parenting practices and resources both within and outside the home environment to help shape the course of child development. The result is a more fully delineated picture of how SES impacts the lives of children in the 21st century--a picture that contains a road map for the next generation of studies of SES and its role in the rapidly evolving ecology of family life.

Millions of fathers are currently fighting for custody of their children. Many wonder if they will ever again be an important part of their children's lives. This accessible book covers every aspect of the custody process, including: -- Protecting the parent/child relationship as a break-up occurs -- Determining when to settle and when to litigate -- Explanations concerning the court determination of a fair level of child support

Adolescents after Divorce Book

When their parents divorce, some children falter and others thrive. This book asks why. Is it the custody arrangement? A parent's new partner? Conflicts or consistency between the two households? Adolescents after Divorce follows children from 1,100 divorcing families to discover what makes the difference. Focusing on a period beginning four years after the divorce, the authors have the articulate, often insightful help of their subjects in exploring the altered conditions of their lives. These teenagers come from a wide range of backgrounds. Some are functioning well. Some are faring poorly. The authors examine the full variety of situations in which these children find themselves once the initial disruption has passed--whether parents remarry or repartner, how parents relate to each other and to their children, and how life in two homes is integrated. Certain findings emerge--for instance, we see that remarried new partners were better accepted than cohabiting new partners. And when parents' relations are amicable, adolescents in dual custody are less likely than other adolescents to experience loyalty conflicts. The authors also consider the effects of visitation arrangements, the demands made and the goals set within each home, and the emotional closeness of the residential parent to the child.

101 Things Every Kid Should Do Growing Up Book

This hands-on, imaginative book offers 101 experiences every child should have as they grow toward adulthood. Each entree provides practical suggestions that help you make each of these experiences a reality. The examples include:
o Every child should believe in things that can�t be seen�which offers details on how a child can create a special drawstring bag for the nap fairy or elf who can leave behind small rewards.
o Every child should catch snowflakes on his tongue and eyelashes�which explains how a child can also capture a

Protect Your Child from Bullying: Expert Advice to Help You Recognize, Prevent, and Stop Bullying Before Your Child Gets Hurt Book

From cyberbullying to "mean girls" to school shootings, bullying is a complex and frightening problem confronting parents and children of all ages. This invaluable guide--written by international bullying expert Dr. Allan L. Beane--explains the many ways that bullying can present itself, the harm it can do to your child if ignored, and most importantly, what you can do to protect your child. The strategies in this book, which are based on solid research and practice in education, sociology, and psychology, and inspired by the author's personal experience of tragedy, are being used successfully in classrooms around the country as part of the author's Bully Free Program.
Protect Your Child from Bullying will show you how to:
* Read the tell-tale warning signs that your child is being victimized

book-download The New Baby Answer Book: From Birth to Kindergarten, Answers to the Top 150 Questions about Raising a Young Child Book

When will my baby sleep through the night? � How much childproofing do I need? � How do I prevent temper tantrums? � When is my child ready to potty train?
Is my baby "good"? Should I pick my baby up when he cries? What's the best way to introduce a new baby to an older sibling? Is co-sleeping with my child okay? Am I spoiling my child? How can I convince my child to try new foods? What should I do when my child argues with her friends? How do I encourage learning at home?
The New Baby Answer Book is the easy way to find reassuring and authoritative answers to the most common (and often unexpected) questions about raising a young child. Covering all the key topics that come up during the first five years, this guide gives sound advice, immediate answers, and essential information on sleeping, eating, tantrums, day care, safety, discipline, fears, independence, and more.

Evaluation of the Sexually Abused Child: A Medical Textbook and Photographic Atlas Book

Comprehensive resource pres a step-by-step discussion of how to interview and clinically evaluate suspected child sexual abuse cases. Photographic atlas has been expanded by more than 40 percent with this edition. Previous edition: c1992. DNLM: Child Abuse, Sexual--Diagnosis.

Taking Care of Your Child: A Parent's Illustrated Guide to Complete Medical Care

Taking Care of Your Child: A Parent's Illustrated Guide to Complete Medical Care

Guide to Pirate Parenting: Why You Should Raise Your Kids As Pirates, and 101 Tips on How ..

Guide to Pirate Parenting: Why You Should Raise Your Kids As Pirates, and 101 Tips on How ..

Yikes! It's Due Tomorrow?!: How to Handle School Snafus

Yikes! It's Due Tomorrow?!: How to Handle School Snafus

Herbs in the Treatment of Children: Leading a Child to Health

Herbs in the Treatment of Children: Leading a Child to Health

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