Raising Kids in the 21st Century (eBook)

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.

?The blood vessels feeding the substance of the book flow copiously
with a nourishing abundance of information pertaining to
psychological health and children.? (Metapsychology,
September 2009)

?Informative and practical, Raising Kids in the21st
Century proves an invaluable guidebook and resource for
parents, educators, students and clinicians.? ( Change, Houston
Edition, August 2009)

Well written and geared to a broad audience, this
straightforward, jargon-free book offers a detailed, step-by-step
guide to promoting good psychological health in children from
infancy to late adolescence. Many researchers that Hall (Univ. of
Houston, Clear Lake) cites will be familiar to those well versed in
developmental psychology. The author grounds her advice on
commonsense values and reinforces them with relevant research.
Vignettes of real-life family situations at the beginning of each
chapter are charming. This will be an excellent introductory
resource both for those beginning their studies in developmental
psychology and for new parents anxious to do the right thing for
their child. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readers,
all levels. -- D. J. Winchester, Yeshiva
University (Choice, February 2009)

"What does psychological science have to tell us about raising
children? Quite a lot, actually, although converting the science to
everyday practice is more easily said than done. This is what
Sharon Hall does so wonderfully in Raising Kids in the 21st
Century. Hall translates theory and research in child
development into everyday language for parents, showing them how to
promote good "Ph" (psychological health) in their children,
starting at birth and continuing through adolescence."

-David F. Bjorklund, Florida Atlantic University

"In this timely, important, and engagingly written book, Hall
presents cutting-edge information about how to promote positive
development among children and adolescents. This book is a vital
resource for parents, practitioners, and students of human
development."

-Richard M. Lerner, Tufts University