Television's Influence on Children
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A 6 page research paper that examines the influence that television has on children. The writer focuses particularly on the negative effects of television violence and stresses that parental involvement is needed to mitigate and control television viewing. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: 90tvbad.rtf

The Sudden Death of a Child / Siblings Coping With The Fact
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A 9 page paper discussing the death of a young child in a sudden and often violent manner. The siblings and the fact that they have been neglected in terms of research and counseling are the main focus. Children can be simple and not understand what has happened like adults do and it is important to approach them correctly according to their cognitive abilities. Bibliography lists10 sources.
Filename: Sudeath.wps

Child Development
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In 15 pages, the author discusses child development. Children are not just small people. They are developmentally different from adults. This is a major concept that all parents must learn. An infant will develop at his/her own rate within a certain time span. They create their own sense of identity. In fact, it is important for a child to have a sense of identity. Children need to be supplied with the tools for learning and proper development. Child growth and development is the result of human biology, anthropology, medicine, sociology, and psychology. It is not only one area of science or social science. The topic is broad and can be overwhelming if one does not keep in mind the simple concept of nurture verses nature. A child must be nurtured. He/she should not be abused or thrown away. A child is a human being after all, and as such has not only the right to develop but also the right to develop in a manner that is acceptable, normal, healthy, and good for the child. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PCdch.doc

Effective Parenting / Model Essay Answers
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4 pages worth of free response essays to questions from case stories (actual cases are no longer available) concerning parenting techniques and methods. Discussed are the impossible goals of 'perfect parenting,' permissive vs. authoritative styles, Freud's views on parental love & control, and more. No Bibliography.
Filename: Parntpft.wps

Early Childhood Development
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An 8 page research paper that examines Piaget's period of childhood development. The writer also offers practical application of this knowledge mainly as it is applied in Montessori classrooms. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: 90kids.rtf

COMPARISON OF ADULT TO CHILD BEREAVEMENT
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This 3 page paper discusses and compares the differences between grief patterns of adults and children. Suggestions for research included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBhawdth.rtf

'Prisoners of Childhood' / Key Concepts
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A 4 page analysis of Alice Miller's Prisoners of Childhood which demonstrates how the dynamics behind the relationship of a gifted child with a narcissistically-deprived parent can hamper or prevent that child from developing as an independent, emotionally-healthy adult. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Childpri.wps

“Childhood Disorders” by Philip C. Kendall
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This 5 page report discusses Temple University’s Philip C. Kendall’s Childhood Disorders. The book offers what is clearly topical information about the current understanding of different psychological disorders of childhood. Kendall offers his commentary and research that is then tied into the most “traditional” of the major models of disorders and uses both existing literature and case studies to the process of detailing what standards are used to make a particular diagnoses. Bibliography lists only the primary source.
Filename: BWkendal.rtf

“Development issues in relation to maternal care”
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A five page paper which looks at the relationship between maternal care and the development of psychological problems in later life, in terms of the way that negative childhood experiences may contribution to excessive loneliness, depression and other conditions in adulthood. Bibliography lists one source
Filename: JLdeviss.wps

“The importance of birth order in the development of cognitive skills and characteristics of personality”
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A five page paper which considers the extent to which birth order influences a child’s development of cognitive skills, personality and self-perception, in relation to other factors such as parental socio-economic status and sibship size. Bibliography lists 7 sources
Filename: JLbirthorder.wps

“The New Age Movement: The Celebration of the Self and the Secularization of Modernity”: A Review of the Book by Paul Heelas
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A 5 page discussion of the origin and premises of the religious movement referred to a the New Age. Dispels myths about this movement being associated with bell bottoms and sandals. No additional sources listed.
Filename: PPnewAge.wps

“When Rabbit Howls” by Truddi Chase
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A 3 page paper which summarizes Truddi Chase’s “When Rabbit Howls” and discusses its relevancy to psychiatric nursing. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: RAhowls.rtf

"The Five to Seven Year Shift" Edited by Sameroff and Haith
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A 10 page paper which examines and summarizes the book "The Five to Seven Year Shift" edited by Arnold J. Sameroff and Marshall M. Haith. The book is a compilation of various essays concerning the developmental shifts a child makes between the ages of 5 and 7. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RA5to7yr.rtf

"The Long-Term Effects of Child Sexual Abuse by Female Perpetrators"
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A four page review of the article published in the October 2004 issue of "Journal of Interpersonal Violence" by author and researcher Myriam S. Denov. This paper outlines the findings of this study and its methodology. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPabusCh.rtf