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Regardless of custody arrangements, what seems to matter for children is the quality of family functioning. Types of custody arrangements are defined, and the effects of joint custody on parents and children are discussed. Children's developmental needs are considered, and issues for parents and counselors to consider are explored. (EMK)

Examines various services available to gifted undergraduate students, including admission to college without high school graduation; credit for previous advanced work; identification during and after admission; advising by specialized personnel; career planning; and special programs (e.g., honors programs, admission to graduate courses, mentorships, and research opportunities). The paper reflects upon K-12 gifted education controversies at the undergraduate level. (SM)

Successful counseling is possible if health care providers learn to interpret behaviors within cultural context. The paper describes a culture-centered approach, using a grid that matches same/different behaviors and expectations. Culturally accurate knowledge and skills provide a developmental sequence for more appropriate health-care guidance in multicultural settings. (SM)

Before teachers can assist students with behavior problems, they first need to reach them. One way to help students help themselves is through counseling conversations, which require teachers and counselors to recognize students' feelings, suspend judgments, and guide them toward appropriate behaviors. The paper explains preferred settings for counseling conversations and describes preferred counseling practices. (SM)

With appropriate techniques, physicians interested in sports medicine can use their brief contacts with adolescents to address issues of violent behavior. Seizing the moment to gauge involvement and counsel appropriately can be done on any brief visit. The paper presents specific strategies for such teen violence prevention. (SM)