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Cover Letter:

(1) Include a brief statement that indicates what the study will tell the readership of the journal and indicate the intended department. (2) If submitting an empirical report, warrant that the study was conducted in accordance with the ethical standards of the American Psychological Association (APA). (3) Affirm that all authors are in agreement with the contents of the manuscript.

Submission:

(1) Submit by electronic mail to the Editor at the address given below. (2) Include a separate cover sheet containing the title of the manuscript, the name(s) of the author(s) and affiliation(s), and the street address and any Acknowledgments. (3) The title of the paper, but not names of the author(s), should appear on the first page of the text. (4) Normally, follow the guidelines on requirements, format, and style provided in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.); see also Parenting's own Style Guide (available at http://www.parentingscienceandpractice.com). The manuscript should be double spaced throughout. Figures should be set in Book Antiqua. Manuscripts should be written concisely. (5) Manuscripts may not be submitted simultaneously to Parenting: Science and Practice and to other journals. (6) The corresponding author accepts responsibility for informing all coauthors of manuscript submission and editorial decisions.

Address: Dr. Marc H. Bornstein
Editor, Parenting: Science and Practice
8404 Irvington Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20817-3838 U.S.A.
TEL: 301-656-1642, FAX: 301-480-4039
E-MAIL: Marc_H_Bornstein@nih.gov
WEBSITE: www.parentingscienceandpractice.com

Review:

Manuscripts are reviewed by the Editor, members of the Board of Editors, and invited reviewers with expertise in the area(s) represented by the manuscript. Submissions must be appropriate and of moment to the readership of Parenting: Science and Practice and should meet a high level of scientific acceptability. A first level of review determines the appropriateness, import, and scientific merit for the journal; on this basis, the Editor reserves the right to review the manuscript further. The Editor also retains the right to decline manuscripts that do not meet established ethical standards. A system of blind reviewing is used; however, it is the author's responsibility to remove information about the identity of author(s) and affiliation(s) from the body of the manuscript. Such information should appear on the cover sheet. The Editor will have the discretion to integrate solicited reviews into a determinative response.

After the manuscript has been accepted, authors must submit manuscripts as electronic files using MS Word. Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to the publisher. All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher.

All parts of the manuscript should be typewritten, double-spaced, with margins of at least one inch on all sides. Number manuscript pages consecutively throughout the paper. Authors should also supply a shortened version of the title suitable for the running head, not exceeding 50 character spaces. Each article should be summarized in a brief Synopsis. Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and reference to the text in the Synopsis.

References

Cite in the text by author and date (Smith, 1983). Prepare reference list in accordance with the APA Publication Manual, 5th ed. Examples:

Journal: Brierly D., (2007). Emotional memory for words: Separating content and context. Cognition & Emotion, 21(3), 495- 521.

Book: Smith, E., & Mackie, D. (2000). Social psychology. Philadelphia: Psychology Press

Contribution to a Book: Tanner, W. P. & Swets, J. A. (2001). A decision-making theory of visual detection. In S. Yantis (ed.), Visual perception (pp. 48-55). Philadelphia: Psychology Press.

Illustrations

Illustrations submitted should be clean originals or digital files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction and should follow these guidelines:

• 300 dpi or higher
• Sized to fit on journal page
• EPS, TIFF, or PSD format only
• Submitted as separate files, not embedded in text files
• Included at rhe end of the manuscript

Color illustrations will be considered for publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in their printing and publication. The charge for the first page with color is $900.00. The next three pages with color are $450.00 each. A custom quote will be provided for color art totaling more than 4 journal pages. Good-quality color prints should be provided in their final size.

Tables and Figures

Tables and figures (illustrations) should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate sheets or files. A short descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included. Figures should be completely labeled, taking into account necessary size reduction. Captions should be typed, double-spaced, on a separate sheet.

Proofs and Reprints

Page proofs are sent to the designated author using Taylor & Francis' Central Article Tracking System (CATS). They must be carefully checked and returned within 48 hours of receipt. Reprints of individual articles are available for order at the time authors review page proofs. A discount on reprints is available to authors who order before print publication