Many people seem to be searching for answers to help explain their past, understand their current way of being, and create a happier, more satisfying future. It is the current trend to blame mothers for such emotional problems. "Poppa" Psychology calls into question this habit of blaming mothers, and focuses, instead, on the father-child relationship. Regardless of whether the father is present or absent, his actions will have a direct influence on the child's development. This book focuses on the ramifications of the father-child relationship and its effects on the child-turned-adult. (…
This book begins by discussing the challenges parents face in balancing work and family obligations, the different roles parents play, the imbalance of parental responsibility for children's development, and the need for increased father involvement. The benefits of balanced involvement are described, as well as the characteristics of fair-share parenting. Following chapters discuss: the importance of daily involvement, the power of positive communication, and obstacles that stand in the way of change and change strategies. Chapters 5 through 9 then outline child development and parenting…
Chapter 1: Taming the Mouse: Developing the Habits of Computer-Smart Parents. Chapter 2: Buying a PC: Understanding the Lingo, Being a Smart PC Shopper. Chapter 3: Upgrade or Move On? What to Do With an Old PC. Chapter 4: Where the Rubber Hits the Road: Buying Software That Makes Sense for Your Family. Chapter 5: Driver's Ed on the Internet, Part I: Learning Basic Concepts and Lingo. Chapter 6: Driver's Ed on the Internet, Part II: How to Go Online, Get Around and Communicate With Friends and Strangers. Chapter 7: Jump-Starting Your Child Into the Digital Age: Tips, Strategies and Suggestions…
Designed for parents, youth workers, and teachers, this book explores the complex interplay between the cultural forces that are molding and shaping the values, attitudes, and behaviors of youth. Section 1 discusses the characteristics of adolescents, how the Bible can help parents raising their children, and societal trends impacting adolescents. Section 2 describes how the media and music impact teens. Chapters explain how music molds adolescents, what the media is teaching teens, and how parents can lead their children through the maze of music and the media. The types of pressures…
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This kit was developed for educators and other professionals who are working to increase family involvement in education. It outlines strategies for involving fathers in children's learning at home, at school, and in the community. (Author abstract)
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In this national sample of Head Start families, fathers appear to play an important, positive role in the lives of their children. A father's presence in the home or level of involvement is related to the frequency or types of activities the child engages in with family members, the social behavior of the child, and the level of exposure to violence both the child and the primary caregiver experience. The evidence does suggest that the more involvement fathers have with their children, the more likely the children are to display positive social behaviors and the less likely the children…
In this moving and immensely practical book, the bestsellling author of The Wonder of Boys explores the unseen problems and marvels of male adolescents, showing parents, teachers, and mentors how to shepherd boys through the challenging ages of ten to twenty.
With practical, step-by-step advice, therapist Michael Gurian helps parents and educators confront the most common moral and emotional dilemmas of adolescent boyhood. Gurian answers tough questions about the challenges boys face, exploring the hidden biology of the adolescent male, the development of his emotions and body, his…
