Child, Family, and Community Family-Centered Early Care and Education, Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card

by Gonzalez-Mena, Janet

• ISBN13: 9780134115634
• ISBN10: 0134115635
• Edition: 7th
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2016-01-05
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Child, Family, and Community illuminates early childhood socialization in a variety of contexts, including the family and community settings. The text serves as a guide to provide the support needed for children and their families, and the guidance and child rearing strategies presented can be put to immediate use.

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Author Biography

Janet Gonzalez-Mena has been involved in Early Childhood Education since the beginning of Head Start in the 1960’s. She has taught both children and adults in a variety of programs including Head Start, child care, parent education and Early Childhood Education programs in community college. She has written three textbooks and a large number of supplementary texts.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Child in Context of Family and Community 2

Chapter 2 Supporting Families around Issues of Attachment and Trust 22

Chapter 3 Supporting Families with Autonomy-Seeking Youngsters 44

Chapter 4 Sharing Views of Initiative with Families 72

Chapter 5 Working with Families of School-Age Children 98

Chapter 6 Societal Influences on Children and Families 124

Chapter 7 Understanding Families’ Goals, Values, and Culture 150

Chapter 8 Working with Families on Guidance Issues 172

Chapter 9 Working with Families on Addressing Feelings and Problem Solving 194

Chapter 10 Working with Families to Support Self-Esteem 218

Chapter 11 Working with Families around Gender Issues 242

Chapter 12 Stress and Success in Family Life 262

Chapter 13 Early Care and Education Programs as Community Resources 284

Chapter 14 Supporting Families Through Community Resources and Networks 308

Chapter 15 Social Policy Issues 326