Arya Ansari|Elizabeth T. Gershoff
Parent Involvement in Head Start and Children's Development: Indirect Effects Through Parenting
The University of Texas at Austin|The University of Texas at Austin
authors examined extent parent involvement head start programs predicted changes parent child outcomes time using nationally representative sample 1020 threeyearold children 3 waves family child experiences survey center policies promote involvement predicted greater parent involvement parents involved head start centers demonstrated increased cognitive stimulation decreased spanking controlling behaviors turn changes parenting behaviors associated gains childrens academic behavioral skills findings suggest head start programs even facilitate parent involvement serve important means promoting parent child outcomes