These results demonstrate the kindergarten child's relative inability to produce ongoing thematic activity when this activity is physically separated from the objects involved. (Authors)

The phenomenon of fear of strangers (FS) is reviewed in light of recent findings in neurophysiology, ethology, developmental and cognitive psychology. (Author/TW)

The authors describe a noncategory Child Development Program developed to provide early intervention in language concepts and academic, social, and motor skills for five- and six-year old children thought to be high risks in the primary grades. (Author)

Intentional or unintentional rejection of a blind infant by the mother is shown to be conducive to the child's unwillingness to explore his environment, which in turn can have negative effects on the child's development. (CB)

Study sought to provide developmental data about the age at which a child will not only color the same object the same color in a reliable fashion, but will also use the correct color." (Author)

The results of this study suggest that the human figure drawing does not provide a valid increment to a battery which contains the WISC and the Bender-Gestalt. (Author)

The evidence suggests that parents have great influence upon the behavior of their children, particularly their intellectual and academic achievement, and that programs which teach parents skills in educating their children are effective supplements or alternatives for preschool education." (Author)

The author points out and discusses misunderstandings that parents often have about how children learn. Many problems in child rearing and education could be avoided of concern for a child's achievement as a student were balanced by an equally strong concern for his feelings of self-worth as a person. (Author/AS)

Three themes have dominated the history of early childhood education in the U.S.: the ethic of social reform; the uniqueness and importance of childhood; and the reform of educational practices. (Author/MB)

What educators can do, and what not to do. (Editor)