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Latchkey Kids

Unlocking Doors for Children and Their Families
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This second edition of Latchkey Kids describ es a variety of successful alternative care programmes inclu ding extended-day programmes in state schools. It also addre sses the problems which can arise with teenagers who are uns upervised at home. '
Mick Coleman (Ph.D., The University of Georgia), Professor at The University of Georgia, retired from the Department of Human Development and Family Science in 2012. Dr. Coleman's book originated from his involvement in an interdisciplinary teacher training program at the University of Georgia. His duties in this program included teaching the course "Families, Schools and Communities" and supervising student teachers in the public schools. Dr. Coleman has published journal articles, books and training manuals related to family-teacher partnerships. He has also made presentations on this topic at regional, national and international meetings.
Ch. 1: Introduction to the Latchkey Phenomenon - Ch. 2: Research on Latchkey Kids and Their Families - Ch. 3: Growth and Development of School-Age Children - Ch. 4: Children's Adjustment to Self-Care - Ch. 5: High Risk Latchkey Children - Ch. 6: Suggestions for Parents - Ch. 7: Suggestions for Educators - Ch. 8: Suggestions for Librarians - Ch. 9: Suggestions for Researchers - Ch. 10: Public Policy, Advocacy, and Latchkey Kids - Appendices
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