Parenting education research support:

         reference list

     

   Dana McDermott, Ph.D. ©2002

   DePaul University, Chicago, IL

   dmcderm2@depaul.edu

 

This is taken from a draft of a publication in preparation by D. McDermott entitled "Parenting education from k-12: Theoretical and empirical background and support." Portions of this material were prepared with support from New York State toward implementation of the parenting education requirement for high school graduation. It will be useful for many projects that call for theoretical framework and resources. This document may be duplicated for educational or advocacy purposes with acknowledgement of authorship.

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