The Process of Parenting

by Brooks, Jane B.

• ISBN13: 9780073378763
• ISBN10: 0073378763
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-01-06
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Summary

The Process of Parentingis a comprehensive introduction to parenting that describes the many ways parents and caregivers can translate their love and concern for children into effective parenting behavior. With a strong emphasis on the developmental process and on the changing nature of parent-children relationships over time, the book presents a wide range of theories and research with a focus on real-life applications. Because parents and children are distinct individuals, a problem-solving approach is emphasized that can help parents arrive at solutions that fit them, their children, and their life circumstances. Two basic tasks of parenting are emphasized as ultimate ends: creating close emotional relationships with children and supporting the development of children's full potential.

Table of Contents

Preface

Foreword

General Concepts, Goals, and Strategies of Parenting

Parenting Is a Process

Seeking Guidance

Cultural Influences on Parenting

Nuturing Close Emotional Relationships

Supporting Children's Growth and Development

Parenting at Developmental Stages

Becoming Parents

Parenting Infants: The Years from Birth to Two

Parenting in Early Childhood: The Years from Two to Five

Parenting Elementary School Children

Parenting Early Adolescents

Parenting Late Adolescents

Parenting Adults

Parenting in Varying Life Circumstances

Working and Parenting

Single Parenting

Parenting in Complex Family Structures

Parenting in Challenging Times

Notes

Credits

Index

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