A new theory of energy forces developed in the U.S.S.R. seems to substantiate the suggestion that academic learning before a child is maturationally ready will reduce his learning potential. (Author)

Discusses Piaget's theory of child development. (JF)

The objectives of this article are threefold: (a) to clarify what we think it means to be a girl growing up in our society; (b) to examine ways in which we may respond to girls more meaningfully; and (c) to explore what we consider are better messages for girls. (Authors)

The cumulative effect on children of their massive home and classroom doses of television, regardless of the type of programing involved, may be harmful to child development. (Author)

Article describes the planning of an interrelated arts' class with the emphasis on the child's understanding of what he is portraying. (Author/RK)

An exclusive interview with Jean Piaget on the problems and needs of the elementary school teacher conducted by Eleanor Duckworth. (JA)

Tests run with children to detect musculoskeletal deficits, especially rheumatoid arthritis. (JA)

Early intellectual deprivation is reversible and reversible within the average classroom. (Editors/JA)

A discussion of seven attitudes believed to hold the potential of contributing to a healthy approach to human sexuality and how these attitudes relate to theories of child development. (JC)

Instead of offering a community a predetermined curriculum to be applied in its Head Start project, the Enabler Model would focus on helping local Head Start staff and parents plan and conduct a program of their own choosing, through the supportive assistance of an early childhood education specialist--the Enabler. (Author/CB)

The author believes that creativity and intelligence in children develop only minimally according to a built-in pace but depend mainly on having the opportunities to develop. (AN)