In this article, we review the literature on the impact of family literacy programmes on young children's language and literacy learning. After defining family literacy, we present a brief historical overview of family literacy programmes, including persistent questions regarding their effectiveness with respect to young children's language and…

Summarizes the findings of quantitative research syntheses to show the variability and unpredictability of special education interventions. Concludes that special education cannot operate on the basis of lawlike relationships but rather must mediate its interventions through what is known about effective schooling that emphasizes the context of…

Smoking in pregnancy is a serious health risk to mother and baby that is associated with premature birth, low birth weight and respiratory disorders. Recently it has become apparent that smoking in pregnancy can have long-term consequences for the child, including learning difficulties, elevated risk of diabetes, obesity and asthma. Over the past…