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Journal Article This article uses a sample of 867 African American households to investigate differences in parenting practices and child outcomes by type of household. Results indicate that mothers provide similar levels of parenting regardless of family structure. Secondary caregivers, however, show a great deal of variation in quality of parenting. Fathers and grandmothers engage in the highest quality parenting, stepfathers the poorest, with other relatives falling in between. These differences in parenting do not explain family structure differences in child behavior problems. Results suggest that…
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Journal Article Using the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, the authors explore how aspects of stepfather involvement are related to adolescent well-being and whether these relationships depend on maternal involvement, non-residential father involvement, or amount of time in the household. Results indicate that a close, nonconflictual stepfather-stepchild relationship improves adolescent well-being, but it is most beneficial when the adolescent also has a close, nonconflictual mother-child relationship. Engaging in shared activities with the stepfather decreases depression when the…
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Journal Article Using longitudinal data from a sample of 451 families with a child in eighth grade at the time of study, three research questions have been addressed: First, the study explored the ways in which mothers and fathers differ with regard to four parenting styles. Second, the study examined the manner in which individual parenting styles combine to form family parenting styles. Finally, the study investigated the extent to which these various styles are related to delinquency, depression, and school commitment for adolescents. Regardless of reporter, the most common family parenting styles are…
This interactive handbook teaches fathers how to contribute to their child's academic success. It lets them know that parents are a child's most important teachers and role models, and encourages them to play an active role in their child' education, even if they don't live together. Includes information on parents' rights, and a list of fatherhood resources. (Author abstract)
This booklet helps men fulfill their responsibilities as parents with insight into fair discipline, children's physical and emotional needs, maintaining good relations when they live apart from their children, and more. (Author abstract)
The difficulty of being a dad increases when your work, family situation, or other duties take you away from your children longer than the regular 9 to 5. Dads at a Distance is designed to help you, as a father, build and enjoy strong relationships with your children while you are away from them. (Author abstract).
This handbook for parents describes general patterns of adolescent growth and development and strategies for child rearing. It begins by explaining the changing role of a parent of a teenager, common challenges when raising adolescents, and parenting techniques. Information and worksheets are provided that address communication with teenagers, emotional and physical changes in teens, changes in social life and thinking ability, peer pressures, strategies for building self-esteem in adolescents, talking about sexuality and drugs, conflicts and discipline, and managing stress.
This handbook for parents describes general patterns of growth and development for infants and children ages birth through 6, and strategies for child rearing. It begins by explaining the tasks of childhood and qualities that help children in school. Information and worksheets are provided that address obstacles parents may face, parental childhood experiences and goals for the future, identifying a child's interests and strengths at every age, the different learning styles of children, and strategies for helping a child grow up healthy. The development and needs of children are described for…
This booklet describes the development and needs of infants and children ages birth to three. It lists physical, language, mental, and emotional developmental milestones for children ages birth to 1, 1 to 2, and 2 to 3 years of age, along with parenting strategies for each age group and developmental area. Other tips are included for toilet training, discipline, vision and hearing screening, sleep safety, and diet. Finally, commonly asked questions about child rearing are answered.
This booklet describes the development and needs of children ages three to six years. It lists physical, language, mental, and emotional developmental milestones for children ages 3 to 4 years old, 4 to 5 years old, and 5 to 6 years old, along with parenting strategies for each age group and developmental area. Other tips are included for providing safe toys and play areas, helping your child adjust to school, and using positive discipline. Finally, commonly asked questions about child rearing are answered.
