The Behavior Modification workshop reduced deviant child behaviors and parental perceptions of problem child behaviors, whereas the Parent Effectiveness Training group increased positive parental consequations, family cohesion, and decreased family conflict. Both Behavior Modification and Parent Effectiveness Training groups significantly…

Hispanic youngsters are particularly vulnerable to social pressures and problems such as stress, poverty, and abuse. There is a need for community programs and training materials to meet the needs of this population. This training manual shows how to sponsor training workshops to teach parent educators to work with Hispanic parents and prepare…

This study sought to determine the mean differences in readiness test scores of three groups of children: (1) children whose parents volunteered to particpate in a training program and received the training before their children were tested (Experimental Group); (2) children whose parents volunteered to participate in the training program and…