 |  Life-Span Development: A Topical Approach John W. Santrock
Social Contexts of Development Peers and the Sociocultural World
Web LinksJournal of Family Psychology
(http://www.apa.org/journals/fam.html)
A leading journal published by the American Psychology Association. At this web site, you can read selected recent articles from the journal. |
| | | Marriage and Family Therapy
(http://www.hsdcfs.state.ut.us/task/LearningLinks/Marriage%20and%20Family%20Therapy.htm)
At this web site you can link up with the Journal of Marital & Family Therapy. Marital and family resources are described. |
| | | Marriage Support
(www.couples-place.com)
Explore strategies for solving marital problems and improving relationship skills. |
| | | John Gottman's Ideas
(http://www.ivillage.com/relationships/experts/experts_by_month/articles/0,9632,172420_375...
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Leading researcher on marital relationships, John Gottman elaborates on his thoughts about what makes a marriage work. |
| | | Psychological Aspects of Divorce
(www.divorceonline.com/articles/3.htm)
Covers many divorce topics, from dating and the single parent to the effects of divorce on children to divorce transitions. |
| | | Gay and Lesbian Relationships
(http://www.buddybuddy.com/toc-cont.html)
The web site of the Partners Task Force for Gay & Lesbian Couples. Covers a wide range of topics in gay and lesbian relationships. |
| | | Parenting
(http://www.feminist.com/resources/links/links_fam.html)
Links to sites about different dimensions of parenting, including positive parenting, single parenting, support services for parents, the National Parent Information Network, and others. |
| | | National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect
(http://www.calib.com/nccanch)
This clearinghouse service of the U.S. government's Children's Bureau provides information about preventing, identifying, and treating child abuse and neglect. Links to other child abuse and neglect information. |
| | | Child Abuse Prevention Network
(http://child.cornell.edu/capn.html)
Sign up for an electronic newsletter about child abuse prevention and learn about a number of resources for preventing child abuse. |
| | | Parent-Adolescent Conflict
(http://www.yourteen.com/askjoann.html)
Explore what to do when adolescents are defiant, disrespectful, angry, drink, hang out with the wrong crowd, and engage in other behaviors that contribute to parent-adolescent conflict. |
| | | Families as Asset Builders
(http://www.search-institute.org/families/index.htm)
The Search Institute's website on families. Focuses on strategies for strengthening families' relationships with their adolescents. |
| | | Foundations of Grandparenting
(http://www.grandparenting.org/index1.html)
Gives answers to commonly asked questions about grandparenting, examines grandparent visitation, and has new articles about grandparenting. |
| | | The Grandparent Network
(www.grandparenting.org/colleagu.htm)
Links to grandparenting information around the world, including the United States, Canada, England, and India. |
| | | Grandparents' Visitation Rights
(http://www.keln.org/bibs/thompson.html)
Read about the laws in different states pertaining to grandparent visitation rights, books on this topic, cases, and journal articles. |
| | | Intergenerational Connections
(www.nnfr.org/igen/rgb.htm)
From the University of Pittsburgh, this web site focuses on many aspects of intergenerational relations, including books and articles, community programs, and more. |
| | | Intergenerational Programs and Projects
(http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/NAIC/Notes/intergenerational.html)
This web site of the U.S. Administration on aging provides links to national organizations, state networks, academic programs, projects, and international links on the topic of intergenerational relationships and issues. |
| | | William Aquillino's Research
(http://wiscinfo.doit.wisc.edu/CFS/faculty/acuilino.html)
Read about William Aquilino's research on adults' relationships with their parents. |
| | | The Sandwich Generation
(http://members.aol.com/sandwchgen/)
Lots of tips are provided about ways that middle-aged adults can cope with being "sandwiched" between a younger and an older generation. |
| | | Working Mothers
(http://www.workingmommall.com/)
Examines the challenge of balancing work and family. Links to on-line services and resources for working mothers. |
| | | Children and Divorce
(http://www.nnfr.org/curriculum/topics/divorce.html)
Links to many websites with information about children and divorce, including topics such as economic issues, parenting after divorce, custody issues, and many others. |
| | | Divorce and Family Ties
(http://www.nnfr.org/curriculum/topics/divorce.html)
Read about child support decisions, a parenting program, coping with divorce, custodial issues, and many other divorce-related topics. |
| | | Divorce Resources
(http://parent.net/parents/resources/archives/divorce.shtml)
An excellent website with extensive information about many aspects of development in divorced families. Topics include helping children adjust to divorce, responses to frequently asked questions about divorce, and guidelines for divorced parents. |
| | | Father Custody
(http://www.scfn.org/)
The website of the Single and Custodial Father's Network. Information about being a competent single and custodial father. |
| | | Stepfamily Resources
(http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/stepparents)
An excellent website with Internet links to information about a number of stepfamily topics, including solving stepfamily problems, getting connected with the community, support for stepparents, and others. |
| | | Stepfamily Support
(http://www.stepfamily.net/support.shtml)
Examine stepfamily support groups in many states. |
| | | Stepfathers
(http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/stepparents/14841)
Develop a better understanding of the stepfather's role and strategies for improving parenting by stepfathers. |
| | | Family Diversity
(http://www.familydiv.org/)
Explore such topics as "Portraits of multiracial families" and other exhibits on family diversity. |
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