PPN Newsletter November 2006
Listed below are recent updates to the Promising Practices Network on Children, Families and Communities website (http://www.promisingpractices.net).
NEW PROGRAMS THAT WORK
This month PPN has added three new program summaries that focus on children's behavior and mental health:
Social Decision Making/Problem Solving Program Helps Children with Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Problems
The Social Decision Making/Problem Solving (SDM/PS) program helps students in grades K-8 acquire social and decision-making skills and to apply them to real situations. The program seeks to develop children's self-esteem, self-control, and social awareness skills, as well as skills for coping with stress and emotions. Evaluation results show that participants experienced improved socialization and also had better emotional and behavioral self-control, even when exposed to distressing situations.
More about the SDM/PS programMore programs related to behaviorial problems in children
Coping Cat Program Improves Anxiety and Coping Skills in Children and Adolescents
The Coping Cat program is a cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention that helps children aged 8-17 recognize and analyze anxious feelings and develop strategies to cope with anxiety-provoking situations. The program uses several behavioral training strategies, including cognitive restructuring, simulation, real-life exposure, and relaxation training. Participants reported improved coping skills and reductions in anxiety, fear, and depression. Parents also reported improved behavioral, social, and health outcomes for their children.
More about the Coping Cat programMore programs related to children's mental health
RECAP Program Reduces Variety of Behavioral Problems in Young Children
The Reaching Educators, Children, and Parents (RECAP) program is a comprehensive school-based skills training program designed for young children who experience both internalizing behavioral problems (withdrawn, anxious, and depressed behavior) and externalizing behavioral problems (aggressive, oppositional, and impulsive behavior). The program's primary goals are to reduce psychological problems and to prevent more serious problems among children who aren't receiving formal mental health services. Results show participants generally experienced decreases in both internalizing and externalizing problem behaviors, although results can vary depending on who is reporting the behaviors: parent, teacher, peer, or the participating child.
More about the RECAP programMore programs related to behaviorial problems in children
UPDATED PROGRAMS THAT WORK
This month PPN has updated the following program summary:
Postponing Sexual Involvement/Human Sexuality Educational Series
RESEARCH IN BRIEF
Listed below are research summaries that have been added to the PPN site this month.
See all for 2006 » Healthy and Safe Children
Delaying Second Births Among Adolescent Mothers
— Oct. 2006
Journal abstract at Pediatrics website
Examining Characteristics and Associated Distress Related to Internet Harassment: Findings From the Second Youth Internet Safety Survey
— Oct. 2006
Family Characteristics Have More Influence on Child Development than Does Experience in Child Care
— Oct. 2006
Preschoolers with ADHD Improve with Low Doses of Medication
— Oct. 2006
Prescription Drug Costs for Children with Special Health Care Needs
— Oct. 2006
Research brief at Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. website
STD-Prevention Counseling Practices and Human Papillomavirus Opinions Among Clinicians with Adolescent Patients
— Oct. 2006
Children with Special Health Care Needs in Commercial Plans
— Sep. 2006
No Shelter from the Storm: America's Uninsured Children
— Sep. 2006
Foster Care Youth
— Aug. 2006
SCHIP Enrollees with Special Health Care Needs and Access to Care
— Aug. 2006
See all for 2006 » Children Ready for School
Family Characteristics Have More Influence on Child Development than Does Experience in Child Care
— Oct. 2006
See all for 2006 » Children Succeeding in School
Association Between Television, Movie, and Video Game Exposure and School Performance
— Oct. 2006
See all for 2006 » Strong Families
Basic Facts About Low-Income Children: Birth to Age 18
— Sep. 2006
No Shelter from the Storm: America's Uninsured Children
— Sep. 2006
Foster Care Youth
— Aug. 2006
ABOUT OUR SPONSORS
The Promising Practices Network appreciates the generous financial support of the following organizations:
Annie E. Casey Foundation
The California Wellness Foundation
The Children's Institute
Colorado Foundation for Families and ChildrenThe Colorado Trust
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Family and Community Trust
Family Connection Partnership
Foundation Consortium for California's Children & Youth
Grantmakers for Children, Youth and Families (GCYF)
Kansas Action for Children
KidsOhio.org
Northwest Early Childhood Institute
New York State Office of Children & Family Services
Oregon Commission on Children and Families
Parents Action for Children (formerly the I Am Your Child Foundation)
RAND Corporation
The Spencer Foundation
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