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9781405158053

Raising Kids in the 21st Century The Science of Psychological Health for Children

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    9781405158053

  • ISBN10:

    1405158050

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2008-09-22
  • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
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Summary

An easy-to-read guide on raising emotionally healthy children that is based on sound psychological research. The book's format makes it a good choice for students, parents, or practitioners. Focuses on seven key areas of child development in raising psychologically healthy children Paints an overall picture of the skills children need to become functioning adults through translating the latest scientific research into workable guidelines Explores how early cognitive and social development is linked to universal issues of tolerance, sexism, and racism Written in a language suitable for the student or general reader A useful resource for clinicians to share with families under their care

Author Biography

Sharon K. Hall is Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Houston, Clear Lake, and is currently working with faculty in the School of Education to examine gender and self-esteem among underrepresented youth in higher education. She is a member of American Association of University Women, American Psychological Association, and the Southwestern Psychological Association; and has published numerous articles on developmental psychology and parenting. Dr. Hall owns the KidData consulting firm, helping businesses that serve children and their parents.

Table of Contents

Preface
Raising Kids in the 21st Century
Early Cognitive Growth
Cognitive Growth Outside of the Home
A Part of the Family: How Belonging Promotes Growth
Social Growth and Peer Relationships
Well-Armed: Transmitting Values to Children
Fun Raising
Tolerance and Social Activism
General Resources
Books for Children
Books for Adults
Notes
References
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