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Author:   James Ponzetti, Jr. (The University of British Columbia, Canada)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.635kg
ISBN:  

9781848725898

ISBN 10:   1848725892
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   10 September 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Foreword R.M. Milardo Part 1: Fundamentals of Parenting Education Programs 1. Overview and History of Parenting Education J.J. Ponzetti, Jr 2. Program Design A.L. Jacobson 3. Program Implementation A.A. Baumann, P. Kohl, E. Proctor, B. Powell 4. Program Evaluation: What Works in Parenting Education K.M. Benzies, L.A. Barker 5. Moderators and Mediators of Parenting Program Effectiveness S. Stoltz, M. Deković 6. U.S. Cooperative Extension Parent Educator’s Framework K. DeBord Part 2: Parenting Education: A Global Perspective 7. Evidence-based Parent Education Programs: A European Perspective M.J. Rodrigo, A. Almeida, B. Reichle 8. Parenting Education in the Asian Pacific Region K.L. Kumpfer, M. Pinyuchon, R.B. Baharudin, N. Kannikar, J. Xie 9. Parenting Education without Borders: Web-based Outreach J.A. Myers-Walls, Jodi Dworkin Part 3: Best Practices in Evidence-based Programs 10. The Incredible Years® Parent Programs: Methods and Principles that Support Program Fidelity C. Webster-Stratton 11. Parenting Wisely: Using Innovative Media for Parent Education R.E. Pushak, D.A. Gordon 12. Supporting Father Involvement Project: A Value-added Co-parenting Program Kyle D. Pruett, Marsha Kline Pruett, Carolyn Pape Cowan, Phillip A. Cowan 13. Parent Management Training-Oregon Model (PMTO): A Program to Treat Children’s Behavior Problems Margrét Sigmarsdóttir, Laura A. Rains, Marion S. Forgatch 14. Nurturing Parenting Programs for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Stephen J. Bavolek 15. Triple P—Positive Parenting Program Matthew R. Sanders, Karen M. T. Turner 16. Families and Schools Together (FAST) Lynn McDonald 17. The Parents Matter! and Families Matter! Programs Kim S. Miller 18. Strengthening Families Program K.L. Kumpfer, C. Magalhães, J.A. Greene 19. Nobody’s Perfect Program D.J. Kennett, G. Chislett Part 4: Future Directions and Conclusion 20. Future Trends in Parenting Education N. Long 21. The Future of Evidence-based Parenting Education around the World J.J. Ponzetti, Jr.

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Having a one-stop location for accessing information about proven, accessible programs will be of great benefit to students and practitioners. ...To date there is no book on the market that provides a comprehensive overview of evidence-based parenting programs. ... I would seriously consider... adopting it ... for my Parent-Child Relationships course. ...This book will be an important contribution to the field. - Rhonda A. Richardson, Kent State University, USA The main audience ... will be students in parent education courses. I teach such a course and can imagine using a text like this. ...There is a gap in the available resources for upper-level undergrads and beginning grad students. Students ... need a text that is heavily research based and helps the reader critically examine available curricula while also assisting her/him in learning to build the skills to assess resources. ... It would make a wonderful contribution to the field. - Karen S. Myers-Bowman, Kansas State University, USA This book will ... quickly become the bible for those seeking to learn about and implement parent education. ... A sourcebook focused on current evidenced based programs would be a wonderful resource for new (and old professionals) to guide their practice. ... I have been looking for a source exactly like this to augment my parent-relations course ... It would ... better prepare my students for post-graduation professional practice as a CFLE. ... I would ... adopt it for my course. - Jeffrey J. Angera, Central Michigan University, USA It will be a valuable resource and model for years to come. ... I would consider purchasing it for professional use ... and adopting it for a relevant course. ...The book will make a significant contribution to the [field]. - Wallace E. Dixon, East Tennessee State University, USA

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James J. Ponzetti, Jr. is an Emeritus Faculty member at the University of British Columbia, Canada.

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