Child Psychology category: 2885 books
Developmental Psychology
Revisiting the Classic Studies
Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2012
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*Revisiting the Classic Studies *is a series of texts that introduces readers to the studies in psychology that changed the way we think about...
Child Development
Concepts and Theories
Language: English
Release Date: April 9, 2018
Understanding child development is essential to ensuring a full and rounded psychological grounding, but given the complex nature of the topic it can be a real challenge.
**Child Development: Concepts and Theories **takes a step back to focus just on the key concepts of child development...
The Mother and Her Child
Clinical Aspects of Attachment, Separation, and Loss
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2011
The Mother and Her Child: Clinical Aspects of Attachment, Separation, and Loss, edited by Salman Akhtar, focuses upon the formation of an individual's self in the crucible of the early mother-child relationship. Bringing together contributions from distinguished psychoanalysts and child observational...
Toys and Playthings
In Development and Remediation
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2017
John and Elizabeth Newson were well known for their studies of child rearing, which have combined a rigorous research methodology with sympathetic insights into family life and a lively approach to scientific reporting. ‘Path-breaking’, ‘brilliant’, ‘seminal’, ‘outstanding’, ‘fascinating’,...
When Children Refuse School
Parent Workbook
Language: English
Release Date: August 2, 2018
School refusal behavior is a common and difficult problem facing parents of children and teenagers. The behavior often results in severe academic, social, and psychological problems. A child's absence from school also significantly increases family conflict. If your child experiences anxiety or noncompliance...
by Beth Troutman
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2015
This practical guide provides a robust positive-parenting framework for professionals coaching parents of infants, toddlers, and primary school children. The first half of the book explains behaviorist and attachment theories of parenting, comparing, contrasting, and synthesizing them into an effective,...
by Sigmund Freud
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2014
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the...
The Self-Driven Child
The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives
Language: English
Release Date: February 13, 2018
**“Instead of trusting kids with choices . . . many parents insist on micromanaging everything from homework to friendships. For these parents, Stixrud and Johnson have a simple message: Stop.” —NPR
“This humane, thoughtful book turns the latest brain science into valuable practical...
Nurture Your Child's Gift
Inspired Parenting
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2011
What if the purpose of living is to fulfill a vision or dream we brought with us into this life? Any parent or person working with children knows that each child, when nurtured and encouraged, develops according to his or her unique temperament and abilities. Nurture Your Child's Gift asks us to see...
by Anonymous
Language: English
Release Date: July 24, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: July 24, 2014
Get All The Support And Guidance You Need To Understand Your Child's Development! Is the fact that you would like to understand the way your child is developing but just don't know how making your life difficult... maybe even miserable? Ideally all parents should have an idea of what to expect at...
The Infinite Gift
How Children Learn and Unlearn the Languages of the World
Language: English
Release Date: June 27, 2006
A child's very first word is a miraculous sound, the opening note in a lifelong symphony. Most parents never forget the moment. But that first word is soon followed by a second and a third, and by the age of three, children are typically learning ten new words every day and speaking in complete sentences....
Delinquent Girls
Contexts, Relationships, and Adaptation
Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2011
Traditionally, delinquent girls were considered an anomaly, a rare phenomenon attracting little scholarly notice. Today, more than one in four youth offenders is female, and researchers and practitioners alike are quickly turning their attention and resources to address this challenging situation....
Not Just Spirited
A Mom's Sensational Journey with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2010
What would you do if your child suffered with something so severe it affected every aspect of her life?
And what if your cries for help fell on deaf ears at every turn? You'd follow your gut and fight until someone listened. And that's what Chynna Laird did. When she was just three months old,...
Welcome to Your Child's Brain
How the Mind Grows from Conception to College
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2011
How children think is one of the most enduring mysteries--and difficulties--of parenthood. The marketplace is full of gadgets and tools that claim to make your child smarter, happier, or learn languages faster, all built on the premise that manufacturers know something about your child's brain that...