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Putting Children on the Path to Becoming Responsible Adults: The Perspective of One Parent Living in the United Arab Emirates
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Baker, Fiona S. – Childhood Education, 2013
Many parents seeking a sound education for their children are looking beyond the narrow boundaries of test scores into the realm of character education. This article explores how parenting approaches can help children live fulfilling lives in the present and also prepare them for future adult roles in personal, social, and professional spheres.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Parent Attitudes, Child Development, Values Education
The Child's Right to Quality Day Care: An ACEI Position Paper
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Butler, Annie L. – Childhood Education, 1970
Descriptors: Child Care, Child Rearing, Day Care, Early Experience
Long-Term Effects of a Home-Oriented Preschool Program.
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Gotts, Edward E. – Childhood Education, 1980
A progress report of research on the long-term effects of a home-oriented preschool program. (CM)
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Childhood Needs, Educational Television, Home Programs
The IEA Preprimary Project: How a Dream Became Reality.
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Bridgman, Anne – Childhood Education, 1989
Describes development and implementation of the IEA (International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Assessment) Preprimary Project, a cross-national study of early childhood education and care. (BB)
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Cross Cultural Studies, Early Childhood Education, Educational Experience
For Parents Particularly: Saving with Dough and Other Inexpensive Activities for the Family.
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Newman, Rita – Childhood Education, 1995
Encourages parents to be aware of how natural exploration and play can facilitate learning in their children. Gives activities, adjustable in difficulty depending on developmental age of child, such as cooking that can be used to develop readiness for reading, writing, and math. Includes suggestions for inexpensive materials. (ET)
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Children, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning
Brain Research and Implications for Early Childhood Education. Research Reviews.
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Lindsey, Gail – Childhood Education, 1999
Discusses findings providing evidence for the significance of early childhood for brain development, highlighting pivotal discoveries that should guide care and education of the young. Includes information on stages of brain wiring, critical periods, and the role of environment in brain development. Makes recommendations for broad policy changes…
Descriptors: Brain, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Development, Child Rearing
Early Childhood Care, Work, and Family in Japan: Trends in a Society of Smaller Families.
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Newport, Sally F. – Childhood Education, 2001
Examined opinions of diverse parents, teachers, and academics regarding Japanese society, its infant/toddler care system, labor force, and family. Found evidence of a difficult transition in the culture of child rearing, including increased caregiver responsibility for child rearing and increased anxiety about parenting among young mothers.…
Descriptors: Caregiver Attitudes, Child Caregivers, Child Rearing, Day Care
Kaleidoscope of Parenting Cultures
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Thirumurthy, Vidya – Childhood Education, 2004
In this brief article, the author shares observations of parents and children from over 27 countries who participated in a university preschool program, and also provides examples that illustrate cultural variations in parenting behavior. It is shown that the patterns of parental attitudes and behaviors exhibited in the preschool differed greatly…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Values, Preschool Education, Cultural Differences