Child Behavior: The Classic Childcare Manual from the Gesell Institute of Human Development

Child Behavior: The Classic Childcare Manual from the Gesell Institute of Human Development

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Book Description

The long-awaited revision of the bestselling and definitive child care manual from the internationally renowned Gesell Institute of Human Behavior.

Since it was first published, Child Behavior has become classic reading for parents and professionals around the world. This authoritative guide offers the basics of child development, addressing exactly how children's bodies can affect their behavior. The authors not only discuss what to do to treat specific behavior problems but actually advise parents on how, in many instances, they can prevent many common and more serious problems. The authors' practical, accessible advice covers a variety of issues including:

• Everyday activities such as eating, sleeping, and dreams
• Intelligence and success in school
• Stress and fears
• Relationships with parents and siblings
• Discipline
• Talking about difficult subjects such as religion, death, adoption, and divorce
• What to do if further help is needed, with a full explanation of diagnostic tests and treatments

Child Behavior: The Classic Childcare Manual from the Gesell Institute of Human Development,Frances L. Ilg,Louise Bates Ames,Harper Paperbacks,0060922761,Child Care/Parenting,Child psychology,Child rearing,Developmental - Child,Family / Parenting / Childbirth,Parenting - General,Problem children,Behavioural theory (Behaviourism),Child & developmental psychology,Psychology & Psychiatry / General

Book Contents:

1. Classic Myths to Read Aloud : The Great Stories of Greek and Roman Mythology, Specially Arranged for Children Five and Up by an Educational Expert
2. Common Sense Parenting of Toddlers and Preschoolers
3. Cool Names: for Babies
4. Creative Correction: Extraordinary Ideas for Everyday Discipline (Focus on the Family Book)
5. Dad, If You Only Knew... : Eight Things Teens Want to Tell Their Fathers (but Don't)
6. Discovery of the Child
7. Expecting You: My Pregnancy Journal
8. Ex-Wives and Ex-Lives : Survival Guide for the Next Wife
9. Families and Family Therapy
10. Finding Your Perfect Match

Book Contents

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