Raising Kids in the 21st Century
Wiley-Blackwell (Verlag)
978-1-4051-5806-0 (ISBN)
An easy-to-read guide on raising emotionally healthy children that is based on sound psychological research. The book’s format makes it a good choice for students, parents, or practitioners.
Focuses on seven key areas of child development in raising psychologically healthy children
Paints an overall picture of the skills children need to become functioning adults through translating the latest scientific research into workable guidelines
Explores how early cognitive and social development is linked to universal issues of tolerance, sexism, and racism
Written in a language suitable for the student or general reader
A useful resource for clinicians to share with families under their care
Sharon K. Hall is Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Houston, Clear Lake, and is currently working with faculty in the School of Education to examine gender and self-esteem among underrepresented youth in higher education. She is a member of American Association of University Women, American Psychological Association, and the Southwestern Psychological Association; and has published numerous articles on developmental psychology and parenting. Dr. Hall owns the KidData consulting firm, helping businesses that serve children and their parents.
Preface. 1. Raising Kids in the 21st Century.
2. Early Cognitive Growth.
3. Cognitive Growth Outside of the Home.
4. A Part of the Family: How Belonging Promotes Growth.
5. Social Growth and Peer Relationships.
6. Well-Armed: Transmitting Values to Children.
7. Fun Raising.
8. Tolerance and Social Activism.
Appendix A. General Resources.
Appendix B. Books for Children.
Appendix C. Books for Adults.
Notes.
References.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 29.8.2008 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Hoboken |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 153 x 230 mm |
| Gewicht | 299 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4051-5806-9 / 1405158069 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4051-5806-0 / 9781405158060 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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