1. On Behalf of Children: “Gentling Versus Breaking: Understanding the Languages of Learners”

   • Mary Renck Jalongo

   Editorial Introduction Pages: 65 - 66

2. Lap Reading for Young at-Risk Children: Introducing Families to Books

   • Linda Pohlabel Gregory
   • Timothy G. Morrison

   OriginalPaper Pages: 67 - 77

3. Look to the East to Gain a New Perspective, Understand Cultural Differences, and Appreciate Cultural Diversity

   • Nancy K. Freeman

   OriginalPaper Pages: 79 - 82

4. Combating Gender Disparity in Education: Guidelines for Early Childhood Educators

   • Karlin S. Evans

   OriginalPaper Pages: 83 - 87

5. Easing the Pain of Divorce Through Children's Literature

   • Pamela A. Kramer
   • Gail G. Smith

   OriginalPaper Pages: 89 - 94

6. Friendship Behaviors During Early Childhood and Beyond

   • Joann P. Niffenegger
   • Lynda R. Willer

   OriginalPaper Pages: 95 - 99

7. Dancing Words: Poetry for Young Children

   • Pauline Davey Zeece

   OriginalPaper Pages: 101 - 106

8. A New Look at Integrating Technology into the Curriculum

   • June L. Wright

   OriginalPaper Pages: 107 - 109

9. Caregiver Perceptions and Child-Caregiver Interactions in a Newly Inclusive Infant Child Care Center

   • Susan L. Recchia
   • Christy N. Berr
   • Madeline Hsiung

   OriginalPaper Pages: 111 - 116

10. Young Children, Environmental Education, and the Future

    • Julie Davis

    OriginalPaper Pages: 117 - 123

11. Attachment and at-Risk Infants: Theoretical Perspectives and Clinical Implications

    • Vicki Wallach
    • Rick Caulfield

    OriginalPaper Pages: 125 - 129

12. Parental Reactions to the Introduction of the Reggio Emilia Approach in Head Start Classrooms

    • Caitlin Secrest McClow
    • Catherine Wilson Gillespie

    OriginalPaper Pages: 131 - 136