Handbook of Diversity in Parent Education: The Changing Faces of Parenting and Parent Education
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Table of contents
- Contentsv
- Prefacexv
- Contributorsxvii
- Chapter 1. American Families in the 1990s and Beyond1
- Trends3
- Changes in Demographics Since 19784
- Myths versus Realities that Affect Family Life5
- Parenting Styles and Children's Mental Health7
- Optimal Family Functioning8
- Violence in the Family9
- Alcohol and Drug Use11
- Conclusions11
- References12
- Chapter 2. Gender Issues in Parenting: Parenting Teenage Girls15
- Introduction15
- Information on Teenage Girls16
- The Status of Parents17
- Parental Objectives17
- Those Who Help Parents18
- Modern Parenting Programs19
- Government-Based Programs20
- Girl-Focused Programs21
- Traditional Parenting Programs22
- Religious Programs24
- Need for Community Foundation of Parenting25
- Components of a Successful Parenting Program27
- Summary and Conclusions34
- References35
- Chapter 3. Teaching About Sexual Diversity: A New Frontier Parenthood Educators37
- Introduction37
- Purpose38
- Extent of Need for Sexuality Diversity Education39
- Why Isn't the Issue of Sexuality Diversity Included in Parenthood Education40
- What Brings Us to this Discussion41
- Information About Another Aspect of Sexual Diversity41
- Experiences Children Will Encounter as they are Growing Up44
- Our Family Story49
- What Parents Should Know About Sexual Diversity52
- Risks Faced by Gay and Lesbian Youth57
- What Will Parents be able to do Better when Sexual Diversity and Sexual Orientation are Included in58
- Summary59
- Appendix A: Glossary60
- Appendix B: PFLAG Workshop: The Invisible and Silent Minority: Meeting the Needs of School-Age Child63
- Appendix C: Resources65
- References70
- Chapter 4. Parenting and Ethnicity73
- Introduction: The Importance of the Topic73
- Why Learn About Cultural Diversity?76
- A Few Caveats78
- The Place to Begin: Examine Your Own Values79
- European-American Values and the Dominant Culture79
- Summary View of European-American Values82
- African-American Values and Parenting82
- Asian-American Values and Parenting85
- Latino-American Values and Parenting88
- Native-American Family Values91
- Summary and Conclusions93
- References94
- Chapter 5. Parenting in the Global Community: A Cross-Cultural/ International Perspective97
- Introduction97
- A Cultural–Ecological Approach103
- Cultural Adaptations of a Parent Education Program, "Growing Child", in Five Different Global Enviro111
- Parenting Programs in Different Countries121
- Conclusion128
- References129
- Chapter 6. A Psychoeducational Program for Parents of Dysfunctional Backgrounds133
- Some Generalizations About "Dysfunctional Families"134
- Some Generalizations About Contemporary Parenting Problems137
- Description of the Program139
- Structure and Content of Each Session142
- Commentary on Program Content, Structure, and Delivery149
- References152
- Chapter 7. Supportive Family Training: Education and Support for the Parents of Persons with Serious155
- How Common is Mental Illness?156
- The Schizophrenias and the Serious Affective (Mood) Disorders157
- Similarities to and Differences from Other Chronic Illnesses158
- The Nature of the Caregiving Tasks in Serious Mental Illness161
- Educational Interventions for Parents of the Mentally Ill163
- SFT: A Family-Friendly Model167
- SFT: The Structure of the Training169
- Measures of Effectiveness174
- Conclusions174
- Note175
- References175
- Chapter 8. Parent Education for Fathers179
- A Father's Legacy180
- Masculine Identity181
- The Physical and Playful Father182
- The Affirming and Idealized Father183
- The Grounding and Limit-Setting Father184
- Educating Fathers185
- General Considerations for Working with Fathers185
- Operating Programs for Fathers187
- Incarcerated Fathers188
- Parenting Groups for Men Who Batter190
- National Center for Fathering191
- A Model for Fathering Programs192
- Men's Group194
- Summary195
- References196
- Chapter 9. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren199
- Introduction199
- Background199
- A Different Family Circle200
- No Routine Role201
- Adjustment Issues203
- Grandparents' Experience204
- Grandchildren's Experience204
- Developmental Factors205
- Solution-Based Intervention206
- Peer Partners207
- Adult Mentors207
- Grandkin Group Counseling207
- Support Groups208
- Case Management209
- Conclusion209
- References210
- Chapter 10. Parenting Emotionally Disturbed Children213
- Parent Education and Anxiety Disorders214
- Parent Education and Mood Disorders217
- Parent Education and Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses221
- Priorities for Program Development and Research223
- References226
- Chapter 11. Parenting Children with Learning Disabilities231
- Approaches to Parent and Family Involvement233
- Supporting Parents and Families Through the Special Education Process237
- Supporting Parents and Families in the Home Environment247
- Summary250
- References250
- Chapter 12. Parenting Children with Brain Injury253
- Brain Injury and its Sequelae254
- Parent Training256
- Re-Integrating a Child and Dealing with Familial Concerns268
- Summary and Conclusions271
- References272
- Appendix: Sample Home-School Note275
- Ben's Home-School Note275
- Chapter 13. Parenting Chronically Ill Children277
- Introduction277
- Definition and Classification of Chronic Health Conditions in Children277
- Psychosocial Models of Chronic Illness in Children281
- Research on Parenting Chronically ILL Children284
- Parent Intervention: Consultation, Problem-Solving, and Functional Behavior Analysis288
- Conclusions294
- References294
- Chapter 14. Education Programs for Parents and Families of Children and Youth with Developmental Dis299
- Introduction299
- Related Terminology300
- The Evolution of Programs for Parents of Children and Youth with Developmental Disabilities301
- Effectiveness of Parent Programs in the 1980s and 1990s304
- Family Systems Approaches to Education and Training308
- Concluding Remarks311
- References312
- Chapter 15. Educating Parents to be Advocates for their Children315
- Introduction315
- Parent Advocacy and Children's Education317
- What is an Advocate?319
- Why Children Need Advocates320
- Barriers that Keep Parents from Acting as Advocates for their Children323
- Issues and Problems that Can Be Addressed through the Role of Child Advocate324
- The Parent–Teacher Conference: A Collaborative Problem-Solving Model325
- Stage One„Getting Started326
- Stage Two„Sharing Information327
- Stage Three„Finding Agreements329
- Stage Four„Exploring Alternatives331
- Stage Five„Making a Plan332
- Stage Six„Follow Up333
- Conclusion334
- References334
- Chapter 16. Managing Crisis: Intervention Skills for Parents337
- Characteristics of Integrated Families339
- Characteristics of Isolated Families339
- School-Related Difficulties340
- Child Maltreatment343
- Suicide and Bereavement346
- School Crisis Response Teams351
- Conclusion353
- Additional Resources353
- References354
- Appendix A: Trauma and Children: A Parent Handout for Helping Children Heal356
- Appendix B: Raising Children to Resist Violence: What You Can Do365
- Index373
Traditionally, books on parent education have focused on techniques from a certain tradition, either behavioral or humanistic, that could be applied to any problem of parenting or child behavior change. These books have used a "cook-book" approach that is frequently oblivious to environmental conditions that influence behavior or take into account the individual differences of the children or families involved. This book highlights the complexity of our society and times by exploring the problems faced by diverse types of parents, children, and parenting situations. Moreover, the sensitive issues of parenting in unique populations are handled in a caring, straight-forward way with an emphasis on research-based parent education programs along with tips and strategies for everyday use.
Key Features
* Premier text on parent education in diverse populations
* Features tips, strategies, websites and support for parents
* Based upon "cutting edge" research in parent education
* Models for developing problem-specific parenting programs
* Step-by-step parent education programs for low-incidence problems
* Features violence and crisis prevention and intervention skills for families
Key Features
* Premier text on parent education in diverse populations
* Features tips, strategies, websites and support for parents
* Based upon "cutting edge" research in parent education
* Models for developing problem-specific parenting programs
* Step-by-step parent education programs for low-incidence problems
* Features violence and crisis prevention and intervention skills for families