Parent-Child Relationships is a core course in the integrated diploma/degree program in
Early Childhood Services. This course introduces four major theoretical perspectives that …

Reviews the current conceptualizations of parent–child relationships, summarizing research
that describes the nature and impact of these relationships. In the first section, the authors …

This chapter responds to the first part of the committee's charge—to identify core parenting
knowledge, attitudes, and practices that are associated with positive parent-child …

The goal of this volume," Beyond the Parent: The Role of Other Adults in Children's Lives," is
to provide a framework, or platform, for inquiry into the role of relationships between children …

Three aspects of the burgeoning literature on parental and nonparental child care pertaining
to socioemotional development during the infancy, preschool, and school-age years are …

This article uses a panel study of children and mothers to examine how parents and children
conceptualize, perceive, and report on their relationships with each other during the …

The aim of this chapter is to specify the characteristics and processes of parent-child
relationships that sustain the centrality of the family amid the extensive changes of …

Historically and across diverse cultures, parents have been identified as central influences
in the development of their children. Today, despite recent controversy over the role and …

“This text provides a fresh look at an important topic—teachers and families working
collaboratively. A strong blend of research and practical application is presented.”—Beth …

Years ago I left the small village pre-school where I was working as play group leader
because I felt very frustrated. Seeing most children for only two or three mornings a week I …