FOR RELEASE: September 2002 TITLE: VIOLENCE PREVENTION RESOURCE GUIDE FOR PARENTS
STILLWATER -Parents, teachers, and family support professionals often look for resources that provide an easy-to-read balanced view of the complex issues surrounding violence among children and youth. To fill that need, the ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education and the National Parent Information Network are pleased to announce the release of a new publication titled Violence Prevention Resource Guide for Parents . It is designed to provide easy access to information about the three main stages in childhood: t he early years (birth to 5), the middle years (6 to 12), and the teen years (13 to 18). Within each section are discussions of the issues related to violence in children and practical suggestions parents can use to prevent violence at each stage. Along with a developmental overview, the topics addressed include: The Early Years brain development and infant attachment, impulse control, pro-social skills, violence on television and in other media, toys that promote violent behavior, early child care experiences, and managing family conflict. The Middle Years peer relationships, popular entertainment media, appropriate after-school care and monitoring, encouraging school success, conflict management skills, and meaningful connections within the community. | |
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