Child's play with adults, toys, and peers: An examination of family and child-care influences

Author(s): Howes, Carollee; Stewart, Phyllis;
Date Issued: 1987
Publisher(s): American Psychological Association
Description: A study of the influences of family and child care characteristics on the play of toddlers in family child care homes, based on observations and questionnaires
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Funder(s): Spencer Foundation ; University of California, Los Angeles
Journal Title: Developmental Psychology
Volume Number: 23
Issue Number: 3
Page Range: 423-430
Topics: Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness > Behavior/Social & Emotional Development/Socialization

Child Care & Early Education Quality

Parents & Families > Family Characteristics > Childrearing & Household Labor
Country: United States
ISSN: 0012-1649 Paper
1939-0599 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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