Child Rearing in America

2002-07-08
 |  Law
Child Rearing in America

Author: Neal Halfon

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

ISBN: 0521012643

Category: Law

Page: 452

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This rich and well-researched volume comes in the wake of intense national interest in young children. Leading scholars from diverse disciplines use relevant data from the Commonwealth Survey of Parents with Young Children to present new information about the lives of families with very young children - how parents spend their time with their children, the economic and social challenges they face, and the supports they receive to improve their children's health and development. Such a broad portrait based on nationally representative date has not been attempted before. Drawing on their extensive expertise and research in the issues being addressed, the authors examine and elaborate on the survey findings. They synthesize the major themes emerging from the data and consider the family, community, and policy implications to frame and interpret the results. What emerges is a picture of the complex forces that influence families and child-rearing in the early years.

Building Bridges of Understanding

2012
 |  Biography & Autobiography
Building Bridges of Understanding

Author: Lucia De Garcia

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

ISBN: 9781479712946

Category: Biography & Autobiography

Page: 163

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The idea for this book began to form in my mind when, in a rather rare moment of solitude, I stood on a high bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean contemplating a lovely Southern California sunset. As I gazed to the horizon at the vivid red and orange hues of the setting sun, a gentle sea breeze carried to my ears the faint whispers of my ancestors, imploring me from across the ages to pen the words that would chronicle their struggles. It seemed to me significant that their efforts, which most certainly influenced and shaped my life, would now provide me the inspiration to write this book. Thus, I made the decision to embark upon this story, which I hope will serve not only as an enduring testimonial to the trials and tribulations of my forebears, but also as a guide to inspire others to share their life experiences through the written word. In the northern part of the South American continent, in the Andean Mountains the longest mountain range in the world I was born the fifth of eleven siblings. My given name is Lucía Fabiola Giraldo Estrada Botero Vega Restrepo Londoño, a cultural tradition in Latin America to instill in us a sense of heritage, so we will never forget our roots going back at least three generations. This narrative contains both humorous and serious anecdotes. It includes ancient wisdom, poetry, and songs in Spanish and English that still resonate in my heart, chart the course of my life, and sustain me. The people I have met in my tireless and frequent journeys across hemispheres have transformed my life: world leaders in politics, religion, business, community building, and the arts. I especially want to share events that deeply moved me in sacred places and paid homage alongside believers, including Cistercian monks, Shamans, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and Jews all of whom contributed to and nourished my spiritual being. As a woman, an immigrant, a minority by public definition, a Latina or Hispanic, I faced many challenges in finding the courage to venture into the international business arena, and travel across the world mostly alone to follow my vision. I finally overcame them. It is far better to explore problems rather than become paralyzed by them. Spanish is my mother language and I learned English later in life. While writing this book, the two languages collided at times, as I journeyed to the depths of my heart to dig into my feelings and describe my life experiences. Discovering a new world is an adventure worthy of the many challenges. The reasons are obvious: it requires money, time, and determination, the uncertainty of a new destination, different cultures and traditions, the strangers you will meet along the way and the unexpected outcomes are part of the unknown challenges you will encounter. I have been to remote and exotic places, from the north to the south of the American continent, from the Bearing to the Magellan Straits, and across the Americas. From the east to the west of five continents crossing the Gibraltar Strait between Africa and Europe and sailing the South Pacific Islands, the Mediterranean, Indian, China, and the Caribbean Seas. To south and east of the African continent on safaris or visiting secluded villages and mountains to work on behalf of child education programs with the purpose of teaching them to survive, to preserve the environment, and to protect endangered species. My legacy and life's mission is to contribute to humanity, to collaborate in building bridges of hope and understanding bridges between people who respect each other's differences and value each other's shared humanity. These are the bridges that people of all cultures must build, restore, and cross together to reach the land of unity and peace for all. My multifaceted life gave me the courage I needed to undertake this story-telling mission, and my spiritual walk gave me guidance, inspiration, and the strength

California Welfare Code Annotated: Children and Youths 2022 Edition

2022-02-11
 |  Law
California Welfare Code Annotated: Children and Youths 2022 Edition

Author: LexisNexis Editorial Staff

Publisher: LexisNexis

ISBN: 9781663336095

Category: Law

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California Welfare Code Annotated: Children and Youths is a definitive single-volume deskbook resource including the annotated contents of the California Welfare & Institutions Code as they pertain to Children and Youths, including its General Provisions, and the entirety of both Division 2 (Children) and Division 2A (Youths), along with Title Five (Family and Juvenile Rules) of The California Rules of Court.

Building Bridges from the Beginning

2022
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Building Bridges from the Beginning

Author: Kadijah Williams

Publisher:

ISBN: OCLC:1337869331

Category:

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The purpose of this project is to develop a bi-directional activity-based website to increase positive relationships between law enforcement and young children ages 0-8; with a target audience of children and families in black and brown communities. Helping young children build and maintain relationships with law enforcement is critical to their health, education, and social-emotional well-being; yet the focus of interventions is rarely geared toward early childhood. Creating a website provides a platform that can be accessed and shared all over the world which increases the potential impact of change not only about children's perceptions of the police but police perceptions of low-income black and brown children and families. Changing children's negative perceptions of police officers is likely to result in less criminal activity, more crime reporting, and more productive citizens. The presented project/website will offer children, families, educators, and officers meaningful connection ideas and activities that can help facilitate, cultivate, and encourage positive experiences between law enforcement and young children.

California History for Kids

2012
 |  California
California History for Kids

Author: Katy Duffield

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

ISBN: 9781569765326

Category: California

Page: 146

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Tells the story of the people who settled and built the Golden State and includes a timeline of significant events, a list of historic sites to visit, and Web resources.

The Indigo Children

1999-05-01
 |  Body, Mind & Spirit
The Indigo Children

Author: Lee Carroll

Publisher: Hay House, Inc

ISBN: 1401922627

Category: Body, Mind & Spirit

Page: 270

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The Indigo Child is a boy or girl who displays a new and unusual set of psychological attributes, revealing a pattern of behavior generally undocumented before. Throughout this work, Carroll and Tober bring together some very fine minds (doctors, educators, psychologists, and more) who shed light on the Indigo Child phenomenon. These children come in "knowing" who they are—so they must be recognized, celebrated for their exceptional qualities, and guided with love and care. This book is a must for parents!