Product Description: Completely revised and expanded from four to five volumes, this new edition of the Handbook of Parenting appears at a time that is momentous in the history of parenting. Parenting and the family are today in a greater state of flux, question, and redefinition than perhaps ever before...read more

Product Description: Completely revised and expanded from four to five volumes, this new edition of the Handbook of Parenting appears at a time that is momentous in the history of parenting. Parenting and the family are today in a greater state of flux, question, and redefinition than perhaps ever before...read more

Product Description: Completely revised and expanded from four to five volumes, this new edition of the Handbook of Parenting appears at a time that is momentous in the history of parenting. Parenting and the family are today in a greater state of flux, question, and redefinition than perhaps ever before...read more

Product Description: Completely revised and expanded from four to five volumes, this new edition of the Handbook of Parenting appears at a time that is momentous in the history of parenting. Parenting and the family are today in a greater state of flux, question, and redefinition than perhaps ever before...read more

Completely revised and expanded from four to five volumes, this new edition of the Handbook of Parenting appears at a time that is momentous in the history of parenting. Parenting and the family are today in a greater state of flux, question, and redefinition than perhaps ever before. We are witnessing the emergence of striking permutations on the theme of parenting: blended families, lesbian and gay parents, and teen versus fifties first-time moms and dads. One cannot but be awed on the biological front by technology that now not only renders postmenopausal women capable of childbearing, but also presents us with the possibility of designing babies. Similarly on the sociological front, single parenthood is a modern day fact of life, adult child dependency is on the rise, and parents are ever less certain of their own roles, even in the face of rising environmental and institutional demands that they take increasing responsibility for their offspring. The Handbook of Parenting concerns itself with: *different types of parents--mothers and fathers, single, adolescent, and adoptive parents; *basic characteristics of parenting--behaviors, knowledge, beliefs, and expectations about parenting; *forces that shape parenting--evolution, genetics, biology, employment, social class, culture, environment, and history; *problems faced by parents--handicap, marital difficulties, drug addiction; and *practical concerns of parenting--how to promote children's health, foster social adjustment and cognitive competence, and interact with school, legal, and public officials. Contributors to the Handbook of Parenting have worked in different ways toward understanding all these diverse aspects of parenting, and all look to the most recent research and thinking in the field to shed light on many topics every parent wonders about. Each chapter addresses a different but central topic in parenting; each is rooted in current thinking and theory, as well as classical and modern research in that topic; each has been written to be read and absorbed in a single sitting. In addition, each chapter follows a standard organization, including an introduction to the chapter as a whole, followed by historical considerations of the topic, a discussion of central issues and theory, a review of classical and modern research, forecasts of future directions of theory and research, and a set of conclusions. Of course, contributors' own convictions and research are considered, but contributions to this new edition present all major points of view and central lines of inquiry and interpret them broadly. The Handbook of Parenting is intended to be both comprehensive and state of the art. As the expanded scope of this second edition amply shows, parenting is naturally and closely allied with many other fields.  

Product Description: This title teaches readers that all families are different, and that most families include parents. A family tree shows readers how people in families are related to each other.

Product Description: Early readers learn the importance of their parents in their everyday lives, from teaching them right from wrong to taking care of them when they are sick. Includes color photographs, word picture bank, crafts. ?Find the tiger? game, and table of contents. 23 pages.

Product Description: In this charming book, more than 50 couples show how they kept the romance and passion in their marriages, following the birth of their children. The authors then provide additional commentary on how these couples' playful rituals help form the enduring bond between two life partners...read more

Citing the challenges posed by parenthood on otherwise strong marriages, a reference based on the advice of hundreds of families makes recommendations for such topics as the division of labor, sexual frustration, and grandparent management.

Citing the inevitable challenges posed by parenthood on otherwise strong marriages, a straight-talking reference based on the advice of hundreds of families makes recommendations for such topics as the division of labor, sexual frustration, and grandparent management. Reprint. 60,000 first printing.

Explains how and where to find medical treatments and technology how to navigate the medical labyrinth, and provides vital checklists and advice for parents.

Citing the challenges posed by parenthood on otherwise strong marriages, a reference based on the advice of hundreds of families makes recommendations for such topics as the division of labor, sexual frustration, and grandparent management.

A hilarious but perceptive look at one woman's often surreal experience of becoming a mother for the first time explores the delightful and confusing absurdities of modern parenting, from coping with SUV (stroller utility vehicle) envy to learning the rules of the playdate social network to the necessity of keeping the nanny happy. 25,000 first printing.

Product Description: Please see Volume I for a full description and table of contents for all four volumes.

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Product Description: Please see Volume I for a full description and table of contents for all four volumes.

Teaches children the ways in which parents are just like them, and how they are different

Provides valuable insights about the child-parent relationship to help ease communications between the generations and to afford a more complete understanding of the parental role

Provides a revealing, honest, and enlightening study of homosexual men and women who marry heterosexual partners, discussing the rationale behind such marriages and the problems that ensue