Child, Family, and Community

Janet Gonzalez-Mena has been involved in Early Childhood Education since the beginning of Head Start in the 1960's. She has taught both children and adults in a variety of programs including Head Start, child care, parent education and Early Childhood Education programs in community college. She has written three textbooks and a large number of supplementary texts.

Chapter 1 The Child in Context of Family and Community 2 Chapter 2 Supporting Families around Issues of Attachment and Trust 22 Chapter 3 Supporting Families with Autonomy-Seeking Youngsters 44 Chapter 4 Sharing Views of Initiative with Families 72 Chapter 5 Working with Families of School-Age Children 98 Chapter 6 Societal Influences on Children and Families 124 Chapter 7 Understanding Families' Goals, Values, and Culture 150 Chapter 8 Working with Families on Guidance Issues 172 Chapter 9 Working with Families on Addressing Feelings and Problem Solving 194 Chapter 10 Working with Families to Support Self-Esteem 218 Chapter 11 Working with Families around Gender Issues 242 Chapter 12 Stress and Success in Family Life 262 Chapter 13 Early Care and Education Programs as Community Resources 284 Chapter 14 Supporting Families Through Community Resources and Networks 308 Chapter 15 Social Policy Issues 326