CHFM 3755 - Parenting
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41204,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Patrick O'Leary
Email: pmoleary@ysu.edu
Course Description
3755. Parenting. An examination of parent-child relationships from both a developmental and contextual perspective. Topics include parenting patterns and strategies, parent-child relations as a function of development, and the role of culture and context in the negotiation of roles in parent-child interactions. Prereq.: PSYC 1560 and SOC 1500. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Parenting A Dynamic Perspective |
Holden, G.W. (2025) Parenting A Dynamic Perspective, 4th Edition, Sage Publishing
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | None | Course Introduction | Student Introdiuctions are due 8/28 |
| 8/31 | Chapter 1 | From Beliefs to Scientific Evidence | Quiz 1 is due 9/6 Family Dynamics Journal is due 9/6 |
| 9/7 | Chapter 2 | Theoretical Perspectives on Parenting | Quiz 2 is due 9/13 Theorist Assignment is due 9/17 |
| 9/14 | Chapter 3 | Determinants of Parenting | Quiz 3 is due 9/20 Discussion: Determinants of Parenting is due 9/20 |
| 9/21 | Chapter 4 | Becoming a Parent | Quiz 4 is due 9/27 Discussion: New Parents is due on 9/27 |
| 9/28 | Chapter 5 | Parenting Infants and Toddlers | Quiz 5 is due 10/4 Babies Journal is due 10/4 |
| 10/5 | Chapter 6 | Parenting Preschoolers | Quiz 6 is due 10/11 |
| 10/12 | Chapter 7 | Parenting During Middle Childhood | Quiz 7 is due 10/18 Judith Harris: How Much Do Parents Matter? is due 10/18 |
| 10/19 | Chapter 8 | Parenting Adolescents | Quiz 8 is due 10/25 |
| 10/26 | Chapter 9 | Parenting Adult Children | Quiz 9 is due 11/1 Helping Our Parents is due 11/1 |
| 11/2 | Chapter 10 | Contemporary Parenting | Quiz 10 is due 11/8 |
| 11/9 | Chapter 11 | Parents at Risk | Quiz 11 is due 11/15 |
| 11/16 | Chapter 12 | Child Maltreatment | Quiz 12 is due 11/22 |
| 11/23 | None | Thanksgiving | Thanksgiving DIscussion is due on 11/29 |
| 11/30 | Chapter 13 | Social Policy | Quiz 13 is due 12/6 |
| 12/7 | None | Finals Week | Philosophy of Parenting is due 12/9 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.