European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - January 16, 1981, Darmstadt, Hesse                                January 1981 the stars and stripes Page 19 Uncle Sams pamphlets on parenting few och by Mary Neth p parenting for military families Over seas Means going it alone much More than would be the Case Back aunts or uncles generally Arent Down the Block to turn to when simple questions a lot of Good problem solving information aimed at parents of Young children can be in Book lets put out by the the these publications Arent expensive in Are free for the the brochures can be ordered from the consumer information department co orders should include the number and letter which follows the Price in the listing include a Check for the total amount and your full name and Apo stimulating baby senses All about a baby sense of sight and taste and touch ways to encourage sensory 8 child development in the Home How to build Sel Confidence and self discipline in the preschool 20 Plain talk about raising children suggestions from experienced parents whose grown children Are now functioning Well in the 4 free Plain talk about dealing with the angry child helping a child Cope with feelings of anger and Daggres 4 free footsteps a parenting guide practical advice for parents of Young children on such subjects As sibling child teaching and More the 30 chapters Cor respond to the to show footsteps and Are an expanded version of the parenting guide issued by the consumer information Center last 64 and ours tips for stepparents Steps to take before remarriage to ease the transition into a new family problems Many Ste families encounter and ways to Deal with them sources of 27 Auto safety and your child choosing the proper restraint system types available tips on travelling with 11 free Beautiful junk ideas for creating free and inexpensive play equip ment suggestions for locating 12 toys fun in the making simple instructions for children to make fun toys and games from throwaway materials in the 31 the Best of childrens books fifteen years of childrens books published from 1964 to 1978 recommended by the Library of Congress for children from preschool to Junior High school includes and Brief descriptions of More than 90 childrens books a descriptive listing of the Best books published in 1979 for preschool through Junior High school age Chil prepared by the Library of 16 talking to children about death helping youngsters Deal with the reality of death common misconceptions and fears children at different developmental stages have about death discusses whether children should visit the dying or attend funerals sources of 16 a toy and sports equipment safety guide from minibike to roller skates to skate this guide gives tips for children of All Ages on using recreational equipment and toys without suffering 20 when a child begins school guidelines for parents in helping children adjust to this new 4 free your child and testing Why standardized tests Are Given the difference be tween achievement and aptitude tests what the scores mean ways to help prepare your child for testing what to ask your Childs teachers and principal and your Legal rights to protect your Childs 40 free dyslexia Why some children have difficulty learning to read or write problems they May face at Home and school what to do and where to go for 9 helping the hyperactive child discusses behaviour problems such As Lack of and impatience that could indicate hyperactivity methods of treatment ways parents can help in the Home sources of 9 Plain talk about learning disabilities Why Many children have trouble How they and what parents can do to help sources of 6 free a parents guide to childhood immunization the seven dangerous childhood diseases and when vaccinations should be Given includes record keeping 24 free Young children and accidents in the Home How to protect your child from animal includes detachable first Aid 36 whats to eat and other questions kids ask about food 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