The Wiley handbook of developmental psychology in practice : implementation and impact

Content: Title Page
 Table of Contents
 Notes on Contributors
 In Memoriam
 PART I: Family Processes and Child Rearing Practices
 1 On Giving Away Developmental Psychology
 Can we Give Away Developmental Psychology?
 Historical Shifts in Giving Away
 Implications and Implementation
 About this Book
 Conclusions
 References
 2 The Role of Popular Literature in Influencing Parents' Behavior
 Literature for Parents, Origins and Evolution
 Some Influential Books Published Before 1920
 Some Influential Books Published Between 1925 and the Present Day
 Reflections on the Contemporary Scene Can --
and Should --
the Balance of Influence be Shifted from Mixed Media Back Towards Popular Literature?Conclusion
 References
 3 Opportunities and Obstacles in Giving Away Research on Marital Conflict and Children
 Culling Key Findings, Principles and Concepts from Scholarly and Academic Directions
 Translating Basic Research into Applied Programs
 Research Design Considerations and Evaluation of Applied Programs
 Findings from Initial Marital Conflict Focused Prevention Trials
 Directions for Future Work
 Conclusions
 References 4 Implementing a Preventive Parenting Program with Families of Young ChildrenPACE --
Program Description and Conceptual Framework
 PACE --
Implementation Challenges and Solutions
 Conclusions
 Acknowledgments
 References
 5 Parenting Information and Advice and the Mass Media
 Why the Mass Media is Important as a Parenting Intervention
 Mass Media and the Public Health Approach to Parenting Support
 A Conceptual Framework for the Use of the Media
 Case Examples of Media Strategies in Action
 Strenthening the Impact of Media-Based Parenting Programs
 Implications Differences in Professional Opinion and the Mass MediaChallenges and Future Directions
 Summary
 References
 6 Children of Lesbian and Gay Parents
 Pathways to Parenthood for Lesbians and Gay Men
 Legal Status of Lesbian and Gay Parents and Their Children
 Social Science Research on Children of Lesbian and Gay Parents
 Contributions of Research to Legal and Policy Debates
 Reflections on the Interface of Research, Law and Policy
 References
 7 Child Care at the Nexus of Practice, Policy, and Research
 Enrollment Patterns for Early Child Care
 Quality of Child Care Child Care and Child DevelopmentResearch to Policy
 Research to Public Awareness
 Reflections from Seven Developmentalists on Working at the Nexus
 Strategies for Success
 References
 8 Teenage Childbearing in the United States
 Teenage Mothers' Parenting Skills
 Teenage Mothers' Educational Attainment
 Factors That Influence Teenage Mothers' Well-being
 Interventions for Teenage Mothers
 Obstacles Faced by Programs Serving Teenage Mothers
 Primary Prevention of Teenage Pregnancy and Childbearing
 Practical Reflections: What Helps and Where Next?
 Conclusion
 References