Taking it to the Net


1		Janice is a researcher for a biotech firm. Her husband, Jeff, is a corporate attorney. Both of them have worked hard to establish themselves in their careers, and neither wants to stay home to take care of their six-month-old daughter, Jessica. Although they are looking into various day care programs, both of them are concerned about the potential negative effects. According to the research, does day care have a negative effect on attachment or future development? Does the quality of the program or the amount of time in day care make a difference? http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/early_child_care.htm



2		Nancy and Allison, a lesbian couple, have a baby boy, Sean. When Nancy brought her son to her parents house, her mother said, "Sean needs to have a father figure in the house - otherwise he won't grow up to be a normal male." According to research findings, does Nancy's mother have a right to be concerned? What are some of the characteristics of children who grow up in lesbian or gay families? http://www.apa.org/pi/parent.html



3		Tyler seems to have a difficult temperament. He cries consistently during the night and is not easily soothed. At times he cries for no apparent reason. His mother, Leah, is very concerned that something might be wrong with Tyler. What might be causing Tyler's behavior? What can Leah do to cope with the situation? http://www.chmed.com/colic.htm

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