Includes bibliographical references (pages 356-379) and index.
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Contemporary family lives and early childhood learning environments -- Developing a guiding philosophy of family involvement -- Benefits of family involvement for children -- Benefits of family involvement for families and teachers -- Normed families: single-parent families, stepfamilies, and grandparents as caregivers -- Emerging and vulnerable families: gay and lesbian families and families living in poverty.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This book prepares students to work collaboratively with families and community professionals in support of children's early education and development. Students are invited to develop a personal philosophy of family involvement to guide their work with families and to join a community of learners in relying upon their collective insights and problem-solving skills to address family involvement challenges.