Ages and Stages A Parent's Guide to Normal Childhood Development

by Schaefer, Charles E.; DiGeronimo, Theresa Foy

• ISBN13: 9780471370871
• ISBN10: 0471370878
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-08-30
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

A comprehensive parent's guide to your child's psychological development from birth through age 10 Written in an engaging, practical style, Ages and Stages offers you the benefits of the most current research on child development, featuring helpful tips and techniques to foster your child's maturation. Charles Schaefer and Theresa Foy DiGeronimo tell you what behaviors you can expect as your child grows and how you can help him or her to advance to the next level of development. They include numerous examples, stories, and activities you can use immediately to positively influence your child's development. The book's structure (divided into four stages of child development-birth to 18 months, 18 to 36 months, 36 months to age six, and six to ten years) allows you to monitor your child's progress, identify the reasons for emotional and psychological differences in siblings, and even determine how your parenting strategies should change as your child grows. Covers all five areas of psychological health-emotional, cognitive, friendship/relationships, personal growth, and morality Filled with easy-to-follow Do's and Don'ts, plus fun activities and exercises to encourage your child's development Helps you assess if and when your child may need professional intervention

Author Biography

CHARLES E. SCHAEFER, PhD, is the founder of the Play Therapy Association and a leading expert on childrens health and emotional well-being. A consultant to Family.com, Disneys Web site, Dr. Schaefer is also the author of several successful parenting books. THERESA FOY DiGERONIMO has published several top-selling parenting guides, including Toilet Training without Tears, coauthored with Dr. Schaefer.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(6)
Birth to 18 Months
Emotional Health	7	(12)
Love and Affection	7	(4)
Joy and Anger	11	(3)
Managing Fear	14	(5)
Cognitive Development	19	(12)
Problem Solving	20	(2)
Play and Imagination	22	(3)
Language Development	25	(6)
Family and Peer Relationships	31	(6)
Building Friendships	31	(2)
Family Rituals and Routines	33	(2)
Peer Pressure	35	(2)
Personal Growth	37	(8)
Sense of Self	37	(3)
Autonomy	40	(3)
Responsibility	43	(2)
Character Formation	45	(12)
Values and Morals	45	(2)
Self-Control and Discipline	47	(3)
Manners	50	(7)
18 to 36 Months
Emotional Health	57	(10)
Love and Affection	57	(3)
Joy and Anger	60	(3)
Managing Fear	63	(4)
Cognitive Development	67	(12)
Problem Solving	67	(3)
Play and Imagination	70	(4)
Language Development	74	(5)
Family and Peer Relationships	79	(10)
Building Friendships	79	(4)
Family Rituals and Routines	83	(2)
Peer Pressure	85	(4)
Personal Growth	89	(10)
Sense of Self	89	(3)
Autonomy	92	(5)
Responsibility	97	(2)
Character Formation	99	(14)
Values and Morals	99	(3)
Self-Control and Discipline	102	(4)
Manners	106	(7)
36 Months to the Sixth Birthday
Emotional Health	113	(10)
Love and Affection	113	(2)
Joy and Anger	115	(4)
Managing Fear	119	(4)
Cognitive Development	123	(10)
Problem Solving	123	(3)
Play and Imagination	126	(3)
Language Development	129	(4)
Family and Peer Relationships	133	(12)
Building Friendships	133	(3)
Family Rituals and Routines	136	(5)
Peer Pressure	141	(4)
Personal Growth	145	(10)
Sense of Self	145	(3)
Autonomy	148	(3)
Responsibility	151	(4)
Character Formation	155	(14)
Values and Morals	155	(3)
Self-Control and Discipline	158	(3)
Manners	161	(8)
6 to 9 Years
Emotional Health	169	(10)
Love and Affection	169	(2)
Joy and Anger	171	(3)
Managing Fear	174	(5)
Cognitive Development	179	(10)
Problem Solving	179	(3)
Play and Imagination	182	(3)
Language Development	185	(4)
Family and Peer Relationships	189	(10)
Building Friendships	189	(3)
Family Rituals and Routines	192	(3)
Peer Pressure	195	(4)
Personal Growth	199	(10)
Sense of Self	199	(2)
Autonomy	201	(3)
Responsibility	204	(5)
Character Formation	209	(12)
Values and Morals	209	(5)
Self-Control and Discipline	214	(3)
Manners	217	(4)
References	221	(6)
Index	227