The answer is a qualified yes," if certain standards of quality care are met. (SP)

Mothers' and fathers' reports were examined separately, controlling for social class and education. The data reveal that mothering patterns are similar across class and educational lines, but fathering patterns are not. The differences in perceptions have implications for the current literature on socialization. (Author)

Reviews research on verbal labeling and shortTerm memory. (Author/WY)

Reports the findings of a study of 201 nursery schools in nine U.S. metropolitan areas. (Author)

Limited empirical and clinical-experiential studies support the view that a reading disorder indicates that relationships within the family are upset and that it contributes to the stability of the family system. Family treatment attempts indicate that reading problem families avoid change by extruding the helping person through devious maneuvers.…

Describes the equipment used in one child observation situation and the observers reactions to the arrangement. (Editor)

Age and condition (either constancy-relevant or variability-relevant) interact, with the youngest group in the constancy-relevant condition performing most poorly on concept identification tasks. (MH)

Children learn to communicate and to form concepts through playing with their toys. Objects that require a great deal of verbal activity on the part of the child, such as dolls that do not talk, will contribute greatly to his language development. (CK)

Expresses the view that radical reforms, including reordering of national priorities, are needed to provide a human environment for children. Gives a concrete suggestion to make major institutions become family- and child- oriented. (Author/AJ)