Child and developmental psychology Books

Book SynopsisA “courageous, compassionate, and rigorous every-person’s guide” (Christina Bethell, PhD, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health) that shows the link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) ​and diseases, and how to cope and heal from these emotional traumas.Your biography becomes your biology. The emotional trauma we suffer as children not only shapes our emotional lives as adults, but it also affects our physical health, longevity, and overall well-being. Scientists now know on a bio-chemical level exactly how parents’ chronic fights, divorce, death in the family, being bullied or hazed, and growing up with a hypercritical, alcoholic, or mentally ill parent can leave permanent, physical “fingerprints” on our brains. When children encounter sudden or chronic adversity, stress hormones cause powerful changes in the body, altering the body’s chemistry. The developing immune system and brain reactTrade Review"A truly important gift of understanding—illuminates the heartbreaking costs of childhood trauma and like good medicine offers the promising science of healing and prevention." -- Jack Kornfield, PhD, author of A Path With Heart"This groundbreaking book connects the dots between early life trauma and the physical and mental suffering so many live with as adults. Author Donna Jackson Nakazawa fully engages us with fascinating, clearly written science and moving stories from her own and others' struggles with life-changing illness. Childhood Disrupted offers a blend of fresh insight into the impact of trauma and invaluable guidance in turning toward healing!" -- Tara Brach, Ph.D. Author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge"Long overdue . . . Childhood Disrupted is a courageous,compassionate and rigorous every-persons guide through the common roots and enduring impact of childhood trauma in each of our lives. Linking breakthrough science with our everyday lived experience, Childhood Disrupted inescapably and artfully leads the reader to take practical steps and grasp the urgency of coming to terms with and taking a stand to heal the legacy of trauma in our personal and collective lives. This book reframes the common experience of childhood trauma through a lens of possibility for a life and society with an inexhaustible commitment to the safe, stable and nurturing relationships our health and healing require." -- Christina Bethell, PhD, MBH, MPH Professor of Child Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health"Donna Jackson Nakazawa’s Childhood Disrupted masterfully captures the complexity of how early life adversity imprints on our biology and stalks our health into adulthood. Heart rending stories of hardship and triumph laced with medical facts and findings creates a framework of practical advice for remaining unbroken in a challenging world." -- Margaret M McCarthy, PhD, Professor and Chair, Dept. of Pharmacology, University of Maryland School of Medicine“Donna has once again taken a difficult medical topic and made it not only easy to understand, but a great read. Eye-opening and inspiring, Childhood Disrupted provides a paradigm-shifting road map for understanding how early stress is linked to later illness, and offers a must-read vision for how to begin healing at any age. This book will help readers and especially women better understand the biology of stress, and jump start important new conversations about our health and well-being!" -- DeLisa Fairweather, PhD, Director of Cardiovascular Translational Research, Mayo Clinic“Childhood Disrupted helps shift the paradigm in our understanding of health and well-being by unveiling the role that early adversity plays in our physical and emotional adult health. Donna offers a missing piece of the puzzle as to why women suffer in disproportionate numbers from chronic physical and mental health conditions, and opens a new and much-needed door for healing.” -- Amy Myers MD author, New York Times Best Seller - The Autoimmune Solution"Childhood Disrupted is a timely book that summarizes the effects of childhood adversity, incorporating the current science in a very personalized and approachable way. The more we understand about childhood adversity and its imprint on our body and brain, the more we can help each other recover from its harmful effects. This is an important read for anyone looking to help those afflicted by childhood adversity, whether personally or in a caring role such as parents, teachers, and health care workers." -- Ryan Herringa, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health"Every few years a book comes along that changes the way we view ourselves, our society, and our place in the world. This is such a book. Compulsively readable and deeply moving, Childhood Disrupted contains surprising insights into the power of childhood experience on every page." -- Shannon Brownlee, MS, author of Overtreated: Why Too Much Medicine is Making Us Sicker and Poorer and senior vice president of the Lown Institute"In this stimulating book that eloquently describes the effects of one's biography on mind, brain, and body, Nakazawa guides us through a step by step path to recovery. This work represents an invaluable source of hope and inspiration for anyone who is suffering from the aftermath of early adverse experience." -- Ruth A Lanius, MD, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry, Harris-Woodman Chair, director, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) research unit, University of Western Ontario"If you want to know why you’ve been married three times. Or why you just can’t stop smoking. Or why the ability to control your drinking is slipping away from you. Or why you have so many physical problems that doctors just can’t seem to help you with. Or why you feel as if there’s no joy in your life even though you’re 'successful' . . . Read Childhood Disrupted, and you’ll learn that the problems you’ve been grappling with in your adult life have their roots in childhood events that you probably didn’t even consider had any bearing on what you’re dealing with now. Donna Jackson Nakazawa does a thorough and outstanding investigation of exactly how your childhood made you ill and/or joyless, and how you can heal." -- Jane Stevens, editor, ACEsConnection.com"Childhood Disrupted is a book of major significance that describes clearly and understandably what has been learned in recent years about the important subject of human development and how what happens in childhood affects our well-being, biomedical health,and life expectancy as adults. It will be appreciated by many." -- Vincent J. Felitti, MD, CEO, The California Institute of Preventive Medicine“Childhood Disrupted is a must have book for every person with facing mental or physical health challenges and their loved ones—and an inspiring read for every health care professional.” -- Gerard E. Mullin MD, Associate Professor of Medicine The Johns Hopkins Univ. School of Medicine, author of The Gut Balance Revolution: Boost Your Metabolism, Retore Your Inner Ecology and Lose the Weight for Good!"Nakazawa writes compassionately for readers struggling to make sense of what happened during their childhoods and how their health may be affected . . . [An] engaging work of scientific translation." * Health Affairs *

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Book SynopsisA word of mouth bestseller which has become one of the best loved and most successful books in the parenting field. With around 20% new material, Steve Biddulph's Raising Boys includes some startling new research on what helps and what harms boys.In this expanded and updated edition, Steve Biddulph shares and gives practical and honest advice to parents so they can recognise the different stages of boyhood and learn how to raise happy, confident and kind young men.Boys need to be parented in a different way from girls with their own very special psychological and physical make-up. Home, society and education have failed boys badly and these failures lead to unhappy men who cannot fully become happy, responsible, emotionally-confident adults.While it is essential that boys spend more time learning about manhood from their fathers, Biddulph updates his classic to include helpful information for mothers and single mothers with baby boys.This extended edition explores some important topTrade Review‘a mix of Billy Connelly and Dr Spock … Steve Biddulph is a publishing phenomenon’ The Times ‘Steve’s advice is easy to follow – and more importantly, it works.’ BBC Family Life Magazine ‘When you find a guru willing to change his mind when evidence and humanity prompt, you rejoice. For me, Steve Biddulph – one of the most popular [parenting gurus] in the world, with four million books sold – is the man.’Libby Purves, The Times ‘Biddulph… has a built-in feel good factor. Parenting books too often make one fell inadequate, but Biddulph’s left me refreshed and optimistic.’The Express ‘Packed full of pithy wisdom on what it is to move from boyhood to manhood and how to help your (not-so) little one on his way.’The Independent

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Book SynopsisNow in a revised and updated 6th edition, the groundbreaking, research-based approach to understanding and parenting children who frequently exhibit severe fits of temper and other challenging behaviors, from a distinguished clinician and pioneer in the field.What’s an explosive child?Trade Review“The Explosive Child is a must for the many parents, teachers, and professionals who attempt to guide, teach, and work with difficult, hard-to-manage, and easily frustrated children. . . . A must-read for our children’s sake and ours.” — Thomas H. Ollendick “A truly remarkable book. . . . Dr. Greene skillfully provides us with both a framework and practical interventions for minimizing struggles with these children and enhancing their development. . . . What comes across on every page of this wonderful book is a genuine caring and compassion for these youngsters and their a families.” — Robert Brooks, Ph.D. , author of The Self-Esteem Teacher “An insightful, sensitive portrayal of children who need help—and how to help them.” — Myrna B. Shure “A user-friendly, practical guide for parents trying to help difficult, explosive children. This book will be of enormous benefit to such children and their families.” — Michael Jellinek “All parents should read this book, especially those with children who are out of control. Ross Greene presents a loving, rational, and research-based approach to dealing with problems that most parents have either felt were their own fault or were unsolvable. I could not recommend this book more highly.” — Edward Hallowell, M.D., author of Driven to Distraction

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Book SynopsisIn this pioneering, practical book for parents, neuroscientist Daniel J. Siegel and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson explain the new science of how a child's brain is wired and how it matures. Different parts of a child's brain develop at different speeds and understanding these differences can help you turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child's brain and raise calmer, happier children. Featuring clear explanations, age-appropriate strategies and illustrations that will help you explain these concepts to your child, The Whole-Brain Child will help your children to lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives using twelve key strategies, including:Name It to Tame It: Corral raging right-brain behavior through left-brain storytelling, appealing to the left brain's affinity for words and reasoning to calm emotional storms and bodily tension.Engage, Don't Enrage: Keep your child thinking and listening, instead of purely reacting.Move It or Lose It: Use physical activities to shift your child's emotional state.Let the Clouds of Emotion Roll By: Guide your children when they are stuck on a negative emotion, and help them understand that feelings come and go.SIFT: Help children pay attention to the Sensations, Images, Feelings, and Thoughts within them so that they can make better decisions and be more flexible.Connect Through Conflict: Use discord to encourage empathy and greater social success.Trade ReviewOne of the best books I have read on how to parent - it goes to the top of my list! -- Sue Gerhardt, author of Why Love MattersDaniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson have created a masterful, reader-friendly guide to helping children grow their emotional intelligence. This brilliant method transforms everyday interactions into valuable brain-shaping moments. Anyone who cares for children-or who loves a child-should read. -- Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence.Siegel and Bryson reveal that an integrated brain with parts that cooperate in a coordinated and balanced manner creates a better understanding of self, stronger relationships, and success in school, among other benefits. With illustrations, charts, and even a handy "Refrigerator Sheet," the authors have made every effort to make brain science parent-friendly. * Publisher's Weekly *"Fears? Fights? Frustrations? Help is here! Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson turn leading brain science into simple, smart-and effective-solutions to your child's struggles. -- Harvey Karp, M.D., author of The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the BlockEngaging read with fun illustrations. * Practical Parenting & Pregnacy’s Book of the Month *Very approachable and readable. -- Claire Parker * Child and Adolescent Mental Health 19, No. 1 *

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Book Synopsis15-20% of children are Highly Sensitive and they are often labelled shy, introverted, fussy or faddy. The real story is very different though and this intelligent, practical book helps parents know what to do, when to back off, and how to ensure their child is given the right sort of treatment at school.This book is the follow up to the author's internationally best-selling personal development guide The Highly Sensitive Person.It is the first and only book for parents of highly sensitive children.It provides parents with insights and information so they can understand High Sensitivity, and help their highly sensitive child thrive in the world.It is important for these children to be understood so they can be helped to avoid the common traps of shyness and withdrawal that many highly sensitive fall into as they develop.Contains questionnaire for parents to find out if their child has the traits common in highly sensitive children.Discusses HSC's at different ages infant, toddler, schTrade Review“To have an exceptional child you must be willing to have an exceptional child. You have one. And this book will teach you how to raise him to be not only exeptional, but healthy, loving, well-adjusted, and happy.” Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D.Praise for The Highly Sensitive Person:‘This remarkable book speaks clearly to highly sensitive people. It gives a fresh perspective, a sigh of relief, and a good sense of where we belong in society.’ JOHN GRAY, author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. The Study of Human Development. Part I: PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT, INFANCY, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD. 2. Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth. 3. Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development. 4. The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood. 5. Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood. Part II: SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. 6. Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood. 7. Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood. 8. Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence. 9. Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence. Part III: YOUNG AND MIDDLE ADULTHOOD. 10. Emerging and Established Adulthood: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development. 11. Being Connected: Relationships in Emerging, Established, and Middle Adulthood. 12. Working and Relaxing. 13. Making It in Midlife: The Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood. Part IV: LATE ADULTHOOD. 14. The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues. 15. Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues. 16. The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement. Glossary. References.

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Book SynopsisTHE NO.1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A TIMES, FT, ECONOMIST AND INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE YEARBoundlessly wise . . . important and engrossing' The New York TimesOne of the most important books I've read . . . It's absolutely brilliant' Dr Rangan Chatterjee'Urgent and essential' GuardianAcclaimed psychologist Jonathan Haidt reveals how the decline of free-play in childhood and the rise of smartphone use among adolescents is changing our worldFrom 2010, as teens traded in their flip phones for smartphones packed with social media apps, unsupervised time online soared while face-to-face conversations with friends and family plummeted, and so did mental health. This profound shift took place against a backdrop of diminishing childhood freedom and over-supervision in the real world, depriving children of the experiences they most need to become strong and self-governing adults. The Anxious Generation delves into the latest research to show how this shift from free-play to smartphones disrupts development from sleep deprivation to addiction and lays the foundations of isolation and fear that define society today. Grounded in ancient wisdom and packed full of cutting-edge science and practical advice, this eye-opening book is a life-raft for anyone who wants to understand how the most rapid rewiring of human relationships and consciousness in human history has made it harder for all of us to think, focus, forget ourselves enough to care about others and build close relationships.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Models of Child Development, Psychopathology, and Treatment. 3. Principles and Practices of Developmental Psychopathology. 4. Classification, Assessment and Diagnosis, and Intervention. 5. Disorders of Early Childhood. 6. Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Learning Disorders. 7. Autism Spectrum Disorder. 8. Maltreatment and Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders. 9. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. 10. Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder. 11. Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Somatic Symptom Disorders. 12. Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, and Suicidality. 13. Eating Disorders. 14. Substance Use Disorders, Personality Disorders, and Psychotic Disorders. Glossary. References. Name Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisThe groundbreaking exploration of the power of empathy by renowned child-psychiatrist Bruce D. Perry, coauthor, with Oprah Winfrey, of What Happened to You?“Empathy, and the ties that bind people into relationships, are key elements of happiness. Born for Love is truly fascinating.” — Gretchen Rubin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness ProjectFrom birth, when babies'' fingers instinctively cling to those of adults, their bodies and brains seek an intimate connection, a bond made possible by empathy—the ability to love and to share the feelings of others.In this provocative book, psychiatrist Bruce D. Perry and award-winning science journalist Maia Szalavitz interweave research and stories from Perry''s practice with cutting-edge scientific studies and historical examples to explain how empathy develops, why it is essential for our development into healthy adults, and how to raise kids with empathy while navigating threats from technological change and other forces in the modern world.Perry and Szalavitz show that compassion underlies the qualities that make society work—trust, altruism, collaboration, love, charity—and how difficulties related to empathy are key factors in social problems such as war, crime, racism, and mental illness. Even physical health, from infectious diseases to heart attacks, is deeply affected by our human connections to one another.As Born for Love reveals, recent changes in technology, child-rearing practices, education, and lifestyles are starting to rob children of necessary human contact and deep relationships—the essential foundation for empathy and a caring, healthy society. Sounding an important warning bell, Born for Love offers practical ideas for combating the negative influences of modern life and fostering positive social change to benefit us all. It reveals how and why the brain learns to bond with others—and is a stirring call to protect our children from new threats to their capacity to love.Trade Review"Empathy, and the ties that bind people into relationships, are key elements of happiness. Born for Love is truly fascinating." -- Gretchen Rubin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project "Once in awhile a book changes the way I experience the world. This time it's Born For Love, by Bruce D. Perry and Maia Szalavitz. Their book explores how children learn to love-or not. No work of fiction is as compelling." -- Denver Post "An accessible and important work of popular science." -- BigThink.com "Strikingly original and thought-provoking, Born for Love explores the crucially important role empathy plays in all of our lives. It should be required reading for every parent, partner, and friend." -- Annie Murphy Paul, author of Origins: How the Nine Months Before Birth Shape the Rest of Our Lives

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Book SynopsisRenowned child psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Lost at School and The Explosive Child explains how to cultivate a better parent-child relationship while also nurturing empathy, honesty, resilience, and independence.Parents have an important task: figure out who their child is—his or her skills, preferences, beliefs, values, personality traits, goals, and direction—get comfortable with it, and then help them pursue and live a life according to it. Yet parents also want their kids to be independent, but not if they are going to make bad choices. They want to avoid being too overbearing, but not if an apathetic kid is what they have to show for it. They want to have a good relationship with their kids, but not if that means being a pushover. They don’t want to scream, but they do want to be heard. Good parenting is about striking the balance between a child’s characteristics and a parent’s desire to haTrade Review"This practical guide is a powerful tool to support the development of mindsight—how we know our own mind, connect with others, and respect differences. Collaborating with our children and teens is an important skill Ross Greene inspires us to acquire to help our kids learn the lifelong capacity to problem solve, be empathic, and become more insightful. Filled with captivating stories and clear steps, Raising Human Beings will help you raise thoughtful and resilient individuals."—Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. New York Times bestselling author of Brainstorm and co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline"Ross Greene takes a deep dive into the complexities of raising a human being and emerges with guidelines that are clear, doable, and sure to empower both parents and their children."--Adele Faber, co-author of How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk "Want to know how to prepare your child for the innovation era? How to raise a child who knows who he or she is and can collaborate and solve problems creatively? Ross Greene will show you how in this book. Practice the parenting approach he describes, and your child will thrive!"—Tony Wagner, author of The Global Achievement Gap and Creating Innovators"Parents and children everywhere will benefit from Dr. Greene’s insights into everyday parent-child interactions. His empathic understanding of families’ daily struggles shines through the entire book. He provides realistic, concrete, and effective guidance for turning those struggles from confrontation to collaboration. Bravo!"--Joan E. Durrant, PhD, author of Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting, Associate Professor of Family Social Sciences, University of Manitoba"A brilliant, practical guide on how to raise children in such a way that they will become the people we all want our children to become. Brimming with specific tips and how-to details, as well as encouragement and optimism rooted in decades of experience, this book can quickly become any parent's go-to resource day in and day out, especially in those moments when you feel at wit's end. Bravo, Dr. Greene!"--Ned Hallowell, New York Times bestselling author and ADHD expert“Inspirational . . . This book is a game changer for parents, teachers, and other caregivers. Its advice is reasonable and empathetic, and readers will feel ready to start creating a better relationship with the children in their lives.”--Publishers Weekly STARRED review "Not only does Dr. Greene teach us how to be collaborative partners in our children’s development, but how to both raise and to rise up as better human beings."--GeekDad “Easy to follow...stuffed with examples and mock adult-child conversations...makes a powerful case for rethinking typical approaches to parenting and disciplining children. "--The Atlantic

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Book SynopsisRevised third edition of the award-winning bestseller that has helped millions, now providing the most up-to-date research and even more effective, practical tips and strategies Do you ever wonder why your child behaves the way he or she does? Are you struggling with tantrums and meltdowns? Do you find yourself getting frustrated and feeling like you’re at the end of your rope? You are not alone! Many parents are dealing with the same challenges. In Raising Your Spirited Child, Third Edition, beloved parenting expert Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D., offers ALL parents and caregivers a glimpse into what makes their spirited children behave the way they do. The key word that distinguishes spirited children from other children is more -- more intense, more persistent, more sensitive and more uncomfortable with change. Through vivid examples and a refreshingly positive viewpoint, this invaluable guide offers emotional support and proven strategies for handling the toughest times. Dr. Mary has devised a plan for success with a simple four-step program that will help you:          Understand your child''s and your own temperamental traits         Cope with tantrums and blowups when they do occur, and prevent them in the future         Develop strategies for handling mealtimes, bedtimes, holidays, school, and many other situations.          Implement discipline to win cooperation and establish clear boundaries         Teach your child how to be a “problem solver” and work well with others         … and more!  Including charts and quick tips for today’s time-challenged parents, this newly updated edition of Raising Your Spirited Child will help you foster a supportive, encouraging, and loving environment for your spirited child.

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Book SynopsisAn interactive workbook for parents and children from the author of the bestselling titles Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem Does your child have frequent tantrums and outbursts? Perhaps they find it hard to speak about their emotions? Do they seem to get overwhelmed by stress and anxiety quickly? These could all be signs that your child is struggling with angry moods. This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child manage their anger and express their feelings in healthy ways. It’s aimed at children aged 7–11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come. Your child will be guided, with the help of Rah – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

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Book SynopsisThe Evolving Self focuses upon the most basic and universal of psychological problems—the individual’s effort to make sense of experience, to make meaning of life. Meaning-making is a lifelong activity that begins in earliest infancy and continues to evolve through a series of stages encompassing childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.Trade ReviewKegan’s great contribution is his description of the powers and difficulties entailed in each of these bases for conducting relations with self and others and his systematizing of considerations involved in changing from one basis to another… Kegan’s is indeed a provocative contribution! -- Guy E. Swanson * American Journal of Education *Kegan acknowledges a debt to Piaget, Kohlberg, and the psychoanalytic object-relations theorists. He regards his theory as a synthesis and extension of their views, resulting in a developmental theory that presents a unified conceptualization of affective, cognitive, and moral development. Individual chapters are devoted to each of six developmental stages—their growth and loss. The last chapter explores the implications of the theory for psychotherapy and for implementing growth in everyday life… The theory is elegant… There is much food for thought and many hypotheses for research in Kegan’s book. If one has not appreciated the importance of meaning-making as a central concept in personality theorizing, the book might even propel one into the next stage. More likely, the reader will…obtain some important new insights. All in all I recommend the book highly. -- Seymour Epstein * Contemporary Psychology *A landmark book… [It] proposes to integrate thought and emotion in human development and I responded to it on this double level. Breathlessly I encountered all the disparate ideas I had had about human development in the last ten years, all under one single solidly constructed theoretical roof… It is a book about meaning-making which revises one’s own meaning-making in very profound ways. -- Sophie Freud Lowenstein * Review of Psychoanalytic Books *Replete with literary allusions and personal anecdotes, this scholarly and appealing discourse represents a fascinating appraisal of the evolution of the self, devoting particular attention to the role of environmental forces which may have crucial impact on the individual. It evaluates, compares, and contrasts the contributions of Piaget, Erikson, Freud, Kohlberg, and others in a refreshing and informative fashion. Written by a clinician, the book also proposes a thought-provoking metatheory of therapy and considers the topic of depression from an evolutionary orientation. [This work is] well articulated and comprehensive in scope. -- Lucille F. Halgin * Library Journal *Robert Kegan has created a new perspective of personality development, focusing on the dynamics of the evolving self. The perspective integrates two universal human processes—meaning-making and social development—into a scheme that can be used to derive testable generalizations and simultaneously inform the practice of therapy. A very tall order which he fulfills admirably. -- Chris ArgyrisKegan has written a vigorous, exhilarating, and brilliant book. If it is read with the same grace and modesty and aliveness with which it is written, it could make psychotherapy more useful, psychology richer, and speculation on the nature of being human infinitely more rewarding. -- Robert L. GrossmanA major contribution to the human development literature. Like Freud, Kegan’s literary style matches the brilliance of his insights. -- William R. Torbert, Boston CollegeIf one could only buy one book on child development, The Evolving Self would bet the book to buy… It reflects the state of the art. -- George E. Vaillant, M.D.Here is a bright, ambitious mind, integrating old ideas from such diverse sources as Freud, Piaget, Erikson, and Kohlberg into an original synthesis. Kegan seems to be the first Neo-Piagetian who is able to look at the evolving person as more than a succession of systems but as a whole human being. -- Ernest S. Wolf, M.D.Table of ContentsPrologue: Construction and Development PART ONE: EVOLUTIONARY TRUCES 1. The Unrecognized Genius of Jean Piaget 2. The Evolution of Moral Meaning-Making 3. The Constitutions of the Self PART TWO: THE NATURAL EMERGENCIES OF THE SELF 4. The Growth and Loss of the Incorporative Self 5. The Growth and Loss of the Impulsive Self 6. The Growth and Loss of the Imperial Self 7. The Growth and Loss of the Interpersonal Self 8. The Growth and Loss of the Institutional Self 9. Natural Therapy REFERENCES INDEX

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Book SynopsisExcellent reading for parents of newborns, infants, toddlers, as well as paediatricians and professionals dealing with infants. Topics covered such as breastfeeding, crib safety, attachment objects, continued problems with night time waking and naps, guilt over sleep training.

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Book SynopsisNow updated with new material throughout, Alicia F. Lieberman’s The Emotional Life of the Toddler is the, detailed look into the varied and intense emotional life of children aged one to three.Anyone who has followed an active toddler around for a day knows that a child of this age is a whirlwind of explosive, contradictory, and ever-changing emotions. Alicia F. Lieberman offers an in-depth examination of toddlers’ emotional development and illuminates how to optimize this crucial stage so that toddlers can develop into emotionally healthy children and adults. Drawing on her lifelong research, Dr. Lieberman addresses commonly asked questions and issues. Why, for example, is “no” often the favorite response of the toddler? How should parents deal with the anger they might feel when their toddler is being aggressively stubborn? Why does a crying toddler run to his mother for a hug only to push himself vigorously away as soon as she be

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Book SynopsisNow revised and expanded with 50% new content reflecting important clinical refinements, this manual presents a widely used evidence-based therapy approach for adult survivors of chronic trauma. Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) Narrative Therapy helps clients to build crucial social and emotional resources for living in the present and to break the hold of traumatic memories. Highly clinician friendly, the book provides everything needed to implement STAIR--including 68 reproducible handouts and session plans--and explains the approach's theoretical and empirical bases. The large-size format facilitates photocopying; purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. First edition title: Treating Survivors of Childhood Abuse: Psychotherapy for the Interrupted Life. New to This Edition *Reorganized, simplified sessions make implementation easier. *Additional session on eTrade Review"The second edition of this amazing resource builds on and expands the first edition. It conveys a deep understanding of survivors of abuse and presents a treatment model that flexibly addresses their varied needs. The book contains practical discussion and application and includes a wealth of handouts. STAIR Narrative Therapy fulfills the criteria for an evidence-based treatment, as it is built on theory, research findings, clinical observation, and client preferences. STAIR is a fitting acronym--the book presents a set of skills in a developmental and progressive sequence, one step at a time."--Christine A. Courtois, PhD, ABPP, private practice (retired), Washington, DC; consultant and trainer, trauma psychology and treatment “For therapists who want a clear, structured way to help trauma clients increase their coping skills and revise the narrative of their traumatic experiences, this book is a gem. The session outlines and client exercises are systematic and amazingly thorough. I particularly appreciate the book's respectful stance toward the client, the down-to-earth focus on emotion, and the accessible way topics such as complex trauma are laid out. This second edition is a great contribution to the literature. It will be particularly helpful to mental health professionals who are beginning the journey into treating the chaos of trauma with their clients."--Susan M. Johnson, EdD, Professor Emeritus of Clinical Psychology, University of Ottawa, Canada; Distinguished Research Professor, Marital and Family Therapy Program, Alliant International University, San Diego “Cloitre and colleagues have done a fabulous job updating and expanding their book on STAIR Narrative Therapy for childhood abuse and chronic interpersonal trauma. STAIR is now strongly supported by the authors' own research, as well as being grounded in the broader trauma research literature. The book offers a carefully delineated description of this brief yet comprehensive treatment. The step-by-step explanations and numerous downloadable handouts make this book an excellent learning tool for beginning therapists--it also has plenty to offer seasoned therapists. Highly recommended."--Catherine C. Classen, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco "The authors' theoretical and clinical model of early trauma and adversity leading to an interrupted life is a very helpful perspective to understand this important clinical group. This book provides a detailed treatment manual on how to conduct STAIR Narrative Therapy. Therapists will hugely benefit from the many case examples, handouts, and step-by-step instructions. A new chapter in the second edition describes adaptations of STAIR for specific populations and settings, showing that the authors constantly work on refining and developing their evidence-based approach."--Thomas Ehring, PhD, Department of Psychology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, Germany "This second edition leaves no stone unturned. It is an invaluable resource for both experienced clinicians and the next generation of therapists, who will gain a precise and systematic method for helping their clients with childhood trauma. This book uncovers the troubling complexities of trauma while presenting a promising path forward through STAIR Narrative Therapy."--David M. Greenberg, PhD, Zuckerman Postdoctoral Scholar, Bar-Ilan University, Israel; Visiting Researcher, Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom-Wonderfully written, with quotes to reflect upon for each chapter, the book provides handouts, case scenarios, and explanations and summaries for the goals and skills developed per chapter section. It is a practice guide for anyone working with any type and any level of survivorship from trauma….This book meets the need of any audience who wants to be an agent of change in thought, word, and action for those who have somehow survived the very worst that life experiences could offer….Materials and descriptions provide step-by-step directives to reduce the potential for child trauma creating maladaptive adults with repetitive trauma-driven behaviors. Don't miss the chapters on resource loss, changing relationship patterns, and the resource of hope. The entire book is of benefit, but these chapters are amazing and substantive.--Doody's Review Service, 8/24/2020ƒƒThe book presents a solid theoretical foundation on which the authors have built a detailed plan of action to guide the therapist and, perhaps just as important, inform the client....The treatment sequence itself is brilliantly conceived. (on the first edition)--PsycCRITIQUES, 4/11/2007ƒƒThis is a wonderful book….Though trauma work is difficult, this book provides a coherent rationale and treatment program. (on the first edition)--Doody's Electronic Review, 9/15/2006Table of ContentsI. Theoretical Frameworks 1. A Resource Loss Model 2. Attachment: When Protector and Perpetrator Are One 3. Development in the Context of Deprivation II. Foundations of Treatment 4. Treatment Rationale 5. Building Emotional and Social Resources: Overview of STAIR 6. Working with Traumatic Memories: Overview of Narrative Therapy 7. Extending the Narrative: Transforming Shame and Loss 8. Guidelines for Implementing Treatment 9. Assessment of Client and Match for Treatment III. STAIR Narrative Therapy, Session by Session - Module I. Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR): Building Resources 10. Session 1. The Resource of Hope: Introducing the Client to Treatment 11. Session 2. The Resource of Feeling: Emotional Awareness 12. Session 3. Emotion Regulation: Focus on the Body 13. Session 4. Emotion Regulation: Focus on Thoughts and Behavior 14. Session 5. Emotionally Engaged Living: Distress Tolerance 15. Session 6. The Resource of Connection: Understanding Relationship Patterns 16. Session 7. Changing Relationship Patterns: Focus on Assertiveness 17. Session 8. Changing Relationship Patterns: Managing Power 18. Session 9. Changing Relationship Patterns: Increasing Closeness 19. Session 10. Self-Compassion and Summary of Skills Training - Module II. Narrative Therapy: Facing the Past and Imagining the Future 20. Moving from Skills Training to Narrative Therapy: How Do You Know Your Client Is Ready? 21. Session 11. Introduction to Narrative Therapy 22. Session 12. Narrative of First Memory 23. Sessions 13–17. Narratives of Fear 24. Sessions 13–17. Narratives of Shame 25. Sessions 13–17. Narratives of Loss 26. Session 18. The Final Session 27. New Developments for STAIR Narrative Therapy References Index

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Book SynopsisAbnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology is a comprehensive introduction to the field. It covers theoretical and methodological foundations and examines the characteristics, epidemiology, etiology, developmental course, assessment, and treatment of disorders of childhood and adolescence.Table of ContentsChapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 The Developmental Psychopathology PerspectiveChapter 3 Biological and Environmental Contexts of PsychopathologyChapter 4 Research: Its Role and MethodsChapter 5 Classification, Assessment, and InterventionChapter 6 Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive DisordersChapter 7 Trauma- and Stressor-Related DisordersChapter 8 Mood DisordersChapter 9 Conduct ProblemsChapter 10 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderChapter 11 Communication and Learning DisordersChapter 12 Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental Disorder)Chapter 13 Autism Spectrum Disorder and SchizophreniaChapter 14 Disorders of Basic Physical FunctionsChapter 15 Psychological Factors Affecting Medical ConditionsEpilogue Evolving Concerns for YouthGlossaryReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisHow can clinicians help vulnerable young families overcome barriers to secure, reciprocal, and joyful parentâinfant relationships? This book provides a flexible framework for promoting reflective parenting from the ground up. Described are effective ways to support safety and self-regulation in parents with histories of trauma and adversity, giving them a stronger foundation for seeing, hearing, and connecting to their children. The book distills principles of the influential Minding the Baby (MTB) home visiting program, as well as contemporary attachment and mentalization research. Vivid case material illustrates therapeutic strategies that can be used with parents and children in any clinical context. End-of-chapter Questions for Clinicians help readers apply the concepts discussed, with special attention to developing their own reflective capacities.Trade Review"This outstanding, beautifully written book gives clinicians an understanding of how to apply Minding the Baby principles with parents of infants and young children. It is by far the very best description of applied attachment theory and the concept of mentalizing available for a clinical audience. Practitioners are guided to improve parents’ experiences and practices, with the ultimate aim of improving young children's lives. The authors do not shy away from challenging questions about the universal applicability of attachment theory--instead, they address them head-on, emphasizing the importance of race, poverty, and other societal factors in the lives of families. I would use this book for my elective clinical practice class entitled Stress and Trauma in the Early Years."--Ruth Paris, PhD, School of Social Work, Boston University "An exceptionally helpful and practical guide, written by one of the world’s best experts in this field. Slade and her colleagues provide a crystal-clear description of clinical strategies based on one of the most influential evidence-based interventions for vulnerable parents and children. The book shows how to understand and address tough parenting challenges that can gravely undermine children's development and well-being. Practitioners will treasure this superb work."--Peter Fonagy, OBE, FMedSci, FBA, FAcSS, Head, Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, University College London, United Kingdom; Chief Executive, Anna Freud Centre "This much-needed book fills an important gap in the literature on parenting interventions. It will serve as a go-to resource for mental health providers from a range of disciplines, including nursing, psychology, and social work, because it models a clinical attitude and describes therapeutic techniques in a clear, approachable style. The clinical examples--of both effective interventions and interventions that 'miss the mark'--help the reader appreciate the central role of mentalization in promoting emotional growth. The numerous figures depicting the relationships between concepts are a useful tool for better understanding. The Clinician Mentalizing Self-Assessment feature is simply brilliant."--Alicia F. Lieberman, PhD, Irving B. Harris Endowed Chair in Infant Mental Health and Professor, Department of Psychiatry ​and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco "In this book, you will find a therapeutic recipe crafted by people who are caring for parents and children. This is an intervention that carries the souls and hearts of the families and professionals who have helped to create it. Surrounding this is the science that provides support for the intervention--both the data and the theory. What you will feel most strongly as you take in the principles and ideas of this program are the arms holding you up until you are ready to hold up others."--Jessica Borelli, PhD, Department of Psychological Science, University of California, Irvine-Table of ContentsPreface Glossary of Acronyms and Abbreviations 1. Minding the Baby™ and Reflective Parenting: An Introduction I. Theoretical and Scientific Bases for Minding the Baby Parenting 2. The Foundations of Attachment Theory and Research 3. Pathways to Secure Attachment: Caregiver Sensitivity 4. Pathways to Secure Attachment: Parental Mentalizing 5. Impaired Mentalizing and Trauma 6. Adversity, Toxic Stress, and Resilience II. Establishing the Relational Foundations of Reflection 7. The Relational Foundations of Reflection 8. The Relational Foundations of Reflection in the Clinician 9. The Relational Foundations of Reflection in Parents and Children III. Building Reflective Capacities 10. Enhancing Parental Reflective Functioning: General Considerations 11. Reflective Nursing 12. Parental Mental Health 13. Clinical Applications of the Pregnancy and Parent Development Interviews IV. Clinical Applications of Minding the Baby Parenting 14. Brenda, Aidan, and Allie 15. Yolanda, Manny, and Mildred 16. Genevieve, Jared, and Jimmy 17. Embracing Complexity Appendix I. The Pregnancy Interview, Arietta Slade Appendix II. The Parent Development Interview--Short Version (2004), Arietta Slade, J. Lawrence Aber, Brenda Berger, Ivan Bresgi, and Merryle Kaplan References Index

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Book SynopsisForget unrealistic childcare manuals this is the book you really need to help you cope brilliantly with those first chaotic days and months ahead.As a health journalist and mother-of-three, Lucy Atkins is familiar with both the medical aspects of childbirth and baby development, and the reality of day-to-day life as an exhausted first-time mum or dad. In her feisty, humorous style, she begins with that first mind-blowing day and addresses the issues unique to the first-time parent who stares at their newborn and thinks Where are the instructions?Anticipating the questions and concerns of all new mothersWhy does my baby cry so much? Will I ever lose all this weight? Am I a bad parent because?the book provides practical advice and level-headed reassurance. It addresses the needs of the baby and, very importantly, those of the parent during the first year of their baby's life.Contents include:Starter's orders the equipment and kit you really need, as opposed to what the department storeTrade Review‘A great book for any first-time mother.’ Sarah Beeny, TV property expert and mother of four. ‘An honest, down-to-earth guide.’ Mother and Baby ‘You can't go wrong with a book as comprehensive as First-Time Parent.’ Tidewater Parent ‘Eminently more friendly than most baby manuals.’ Sunday Express

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Understanding Life-Span Human Development. 2. Genes, Environment, and Development. 3. Prenatal Development and Birth. 4. Body, Brain, and Health. 5. Sensation, Perception, and Action. 6. Cognition. 7. Memory and Learning. 8. Intelligence and Creativity. 9. Language, Education, and Work. 10. Self and Personality. 11. Gender Roles and Sexuality. 12. Social Cognition and Moral Development. 13. Emotions, Attachment, and Social Relationships. 14. The Family. 15. Developmental Psychopathology. 16. The Final Challenge: Death and Dying. Appendix A: Applying and Comparing Theories. Appendix B: Careers in Human Development.

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Book Synopsis* A representative and authoritative 'state of the art' account of human development from conception to adolescence. * Written at an easy-to-comprehend level by an international team of respected researchers, conveying their knowledge with enthusiasm and skill.Table of ContentsList of Contributors xxi Preface to Third Edition xxiii Part I Introduction 1 1 The Scope and Methods of Developmental Psychology 3 Alan Slater, Scott P. Johnson and Darwin Muir 2 Theories and Issues in Child Development 41 Scott P. Johnson, Alan Slater and Ian Hocking 3 The Nature–Nurture Debate 79 Alan Slater Part II Infancy 107 4 Prenatal Development 109 Christine Moon and William P. Fifer 5 Perception, Knowledge and Action in Infancy 143 J. Gavin Bremner, Kirsty Dunn and Diana S.Y. Tham 6 Emotional Development and Attachment Relationships 183 Elizabeth Meins 7 Early Social Interactions with People and Objects 213 Cintia Rodríguez, Julia Benassi, Luisa Estrada, and Nicolás Alessandroni 8 The Development of Self and Gender 259 Wendy Lawrenson Part III Childhood 303 9 Cognitive Development 305 Margaret Anne Defeyter 10 The Development of Language 341 Heather M. Hill and Stan A. Kuczaj II 11 Acquiring a Theory of Mind 381 Peter Mitchell 12 Reading and Mathematics in Developmental Psychology 407 Peter Bryant 13 Memory Development and Eyewitness Testimony 439 Stephen J. Ceci, Stanka A. Fitneva, Cagla Aydin and Nadia Chernyak 14 Play and the Beginnings of Peer Relationships 477 Peter K. Smith 15 Prosocial Tendencies, Antisocial Behaviour and Moral Development in Childhood 511 Daniel Hart, Neeta Goel and Robert Atkins Part IV Adolescence 541 16 Cognitive Development in Adolescence 543 Kang Lee, Gizelle Anzures and Alejo Freire 17 Social Development 577 Tirza H.J. Van Noorden and William M. Bukowski Part V Practical Issues 611 18 Educational Implications 613 Alyson Davis and Naomi Winstone 19 Risk and Resilience in Development 645 Leslie Morrison Gutman and Eirini Flouri 20 Social Problems in Schools 683 Peter K. Smith and Julian Elliott 21 Atypical Development 715 Sarah Norgate Glossary 751 Names Index 785 Subject Index 805

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Book SynopsisThe renowned psychologist Albert Bandura's theory is that those with high self-efficacy expectancies (the belief that one can achieve what one sets out to do) are healthier, more effective and generally more successful than those with low self-efficacy expectancies. The author begins with a discussion of theory and method and then examines how belief in one's abilities affects development, mental functioning and health, with examples from the areas of psychopathology, athletics, business and international issues. The book is ideal for upper-level courses in social, developmental, clinical or organizational psychology as well as business, education, counselling and political science.

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Book SynopsisThis book explains the science behind ADHD and how you can tell if your spouse, partner, friend, adult child, or sibling may have it.Trade ReviewBarkley, a renown authority, addresses the need for loved ones to reframe their view of the classic symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity so they can take steps to manage symptoms’ impact…. Acknowledging the anguish that friends and family members experience in the potentially destructive path of the disorder is a significant contribution to the field: words of hope ring like a breath of fresh air to inform and encourage those gasping to survive the aftermath of ADHD. * Choice *Exceptionally informed and informative, impressively and accessibly well written, When an Adult You Love Has ADHD is unreservedly recommended as a critically important addition to community and academic library collections. * Midwest Book Review *This book makes a significant contribution to helping individuals who love someone with adult ADHD find accurate information, treatment, and resources. * PsycCRITIQUES *A shining example of high quality professional advice in the form of an accessible, timely and comprehensive self-help book. Anyone concerned about a family member, relative, friend or colleague will find the book an invaluable roadmap for navigating a complex but highly treatable disorder. * New England Psychologist *Table of ContentsPrefaceI. What You Need to Know About Adult ADHD How to Tell If a Loved One Has ADHD Looking Below the Surface of Adult ADHD The Facts About ADHD in Adults What Causes ADHD? What Are the Consequences of Untreated ADHD? Is My Loved One at Risk for Other Psychiatric Disorders? Can Adult ADHD Be a Good Thing to Have? Some ADHD Success Stories The Impact of an Adult With ADHD on You II. What You Can Do to Help How to Talk With a Loved One About Getting Professional Help Helping Your Loved One Understand and Accept Adult ADHD What Are the Best Nonmedical Treatments for Adult ADHD? Medications for Managing Adult ADHD Helping Your Loved One Stay on Medication Unproven Treatments for Adult ADHD Roles You Can Adopt to Be of Help Advice for Living With an Adult With ADHD Advice for Work and Education Settings Advice for Addressing Health Risks Government Programs Relevant to Adult ADHD AppendixResourcesIndexAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisWritten by expert professionals, this book provides comprehensive information about available support for women and girls with ADHD and tips for clinicians and professionals who work with them.The symptoms of ADHD are no less impairing in females than males, but can be missed or misunderstood. This book arms professionals, parents, and women themselves as it maps out where to go for information, who can help and how to understand ADHD better. It explains routes to assessment and diagnosis for girls and young women, how to access support in education, available treatments, and the impact of living with ADHD on overall mental health. It explores the benefits of ADHD coaching for girls to help develop their unique strengths and talents. There is also a focus on ADHD diagnosis for women in adulthood and specific advice about treatment and medication for later in life. Central to the book are the personal experiences of ADHD from women and girls from a variety of backgrounds. These tell of late diagnosis, missed opportunities, a lifetime of adaptations and the power of recognition and treatment and are powerful stories for professionals and individuals with ADHD alike.Trade ReviewThis is a powerful and proactive publication. For far too long in the area of ADHD "boys have made all the noise" whilst girls and women with ADHD have gone undetected, unrecognised and suffered in silence. This book, written with a combination of experts in the field and the voices of girls and women who have lived with ADHD, outlines the scale of the issue and what can be done about it. This book is not just timely it is vital. By highlighting the impact of ADHD in girls and women this book will change many lives, not just for girls and women today but for all those in the future. In my view this is the most important book written in the field of ADHD for many, many years. -- Fin O’Regan, behaviour and SEND consultant and trainer

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2020 British Psychological Society Popular Science PrizeWinner of the 2018 Royal Society Science Book Prize.........................................................................................Up to the minute brain science from a world class scientist. Sarah-Jayne Blakemore explains how the adolescent brain transforms as it develops and shapes the adults we become. 'Beautifully written with clarity, expertise and honesty about the most important subject for all of us. I couldn't put it down.' - Professor Robert Winston Drawing upon her cutting-edge research Professor Blakemore explores:· What makes the adolescent brain different? · Why does an easy child become a challenging teenager? · What drives the excessive risk-taking and the need for intense friendships common to teenagers? · Why it is that many mental illnesses - depression, addiction, schizophrenia - begin during these formative years.And she shows that while adolescence is a period of vulnerability, it is also a time of enormous creativity and opportunity.Trade ReviewThe best science writing helps us to look at ourselves and our world in new ways, and does this by combining compelling storytelling with scientific depth and detail. This book not only has all of these qualities, but also has something to offer every reader - whether you are a teenager, parent of a teenager, or just interested in understanding your former teenage self. -- Professor Brian CoxCompletely captivating ... Blakemore explains the science behind teenage behaviour in a lucid and engaging way, deconstructs the myths that surround it, offers new insight into how we should treat teenagers, and reflects on how our new knowledge might usefully influence policy decisions. …This is truly a book that everyone should read. -- Professor Dame Frances Ashcroft, chair of Royal Society Prize judges and professor of physiology at OxfordAbsolutely fascinating -- Louise Minchin * BBC Breakfast *An engaging and interesting book, written comprehensibly for a non-specialist audience. You will understand your children and your former selves better for reading it and you will bust a few myths as you go. * The Times *There are few people more qualified to explain [adolescence] than the author of this compelling book. What I enjoyed most about this book was the readability and personal style of the narrative. Blakemore manages to present a highly accessible account of the science, without ever compromising on detail or depth…there is almost a sense that the reader is in the lab, listening in on the discussions and taking part in the decisions….This book has something to offer everyone … Blakemore provides a unique and very up-to-date insight into the changes that occur during this intriguing period. -- Dr Catherine Loveday * The Psychologist *Refreshingly and reassuringly light and lucid in both tone and approach ...an enjoyable, accessible, and insightful book by an author at the top of her field. * The Lancet *A very readable book bringing together the up-to-date research about how the adolescent brain develops. This matters to both adolescents and parents but also should be read by everyone who looks after adolescents, be they teachers, doctors or psychologists. -- Professor Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer, Department of HealthInventing Ourselves is a gripping celebration of the teenage brain. Essential reading for parents, teachers and teens.Sane, wise, myth busting, this book is a triumph and should be read by every parent and teacher but they should be warned. They’ll have to fight their teenagers to get this gripping book out of their hands. -- Dr Vivienne Parry OBEThe teenage brain is different, but in what way? This beautifully written book tells just how it influences and is influenced by the new challenging demands of a transformational phase of life. There is no sensationalism here. Sarah-Jayne Blakemore is a pioneer in the field and provides a meticulous account of what we know. -- Professors Uta & Chris FrithInventing Ourselves is an accessible introduction bothto neuroscience and experimental psychology, coveringbasic research techniques while providing an overview ofrecent studies of adolescence that will be of interest evento someone familiar with these fields. This balance is inlarge part due to the author’s ability to explain nuancedexperiments with an infectious enthusiasm that engagesthe reader’s curiosity. Blakemore approaches the topic witha sympathy and respect for the adolescents she works withthat is genuinely admirable. For anyone looking back ontheir teenage years, trying to raise a teenager, or workingwith adolescents, this book can help foster understandingabout why adolescents act the way they do and how webecome our adult selves. -- Robert Stirrups * Lancet Neurology *

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • More than 1 million copies in print! • The authors of No-Drama Discipline and The Yes Brain explain the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures in this pioneering, practical book.   “Simple, smart, and effective solutions to your child’s struggles.”—Harvey Karp, M.D.  In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a revolutionary approach to child rearing with twelve key strategies that foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children. The authors explain—and make accessible—the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures. The “upstairs brain,” which makes decisions and balances emotions, is under construction until the mid-twenties. And especially in young children, the right brain and its emotions tend to rule over the logic of the left brain. No wonder kids throw tantrums, fight, or sulk in silence. By applying these discoveries to everyday parenting, you can turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child’s brain and foster vital growth.               Complete with age-appropriate strategies for dealing with day-to-day struggles and illustrations that will help you explain these concepts to your child, The Whole-Brain Child shows you how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development so that your children can lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives. “[A] useful child-rearing resource for the entire family . . . The authors include a fair amount of brain science, but they present it for both adult and child audiences.”—Kirkus Reviews “Strategies for getting a youngster to chill out [with] compassion.”—The Washington Post “This erudite, tender, and funny book is filled with fresh ideas based on the latest neuroscience research. I urge all parents who want kind, happy, and emotionally healthy kids to read The Whole-Brain Child. This is my new baby gift.”—Mary Pipher, Ph.D., author of Reviving Ophelia and The Shelter of Each Other“Gives parents and teachers ideas to get all parts of a healthy child’s brain working together.”—Parent to Parent

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Book SynopsisIn this groundbreaking book, the bestselling author of Parenting from the Inside Out and The Whole-Brain Child shows parents how to turn one of the most challenging developmental periods in their children's lives into one of the most rewarding.

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Book SynopsisNow in its fourth edition, The Handbook of Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology incorporates important advances in the field to provide a practice-oriented and accessible resource for clinical psychologists in training.Beginning with a set of general conceptual frameworks for practice, the book gives specific guidance on the management of problems commonly encountered in clinical work with children and adolescents drawing on the best practice in the fields of clinical psychology and family therapy. There is comprehensive coverage of Problems of infancy and early childhood Problems of middle childhood Problems of adolescence Child abuse Adjustment to major life transitions including entering foster care, parental divorce, and bereavement. Each chapter dealing with specific clinical problems includes cases examples; discussion of diagnosis, classification, epidemiology, clinical features, assessment, and tr

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Book SynopsisThe definitive reference in the field--now significantly revised with 75% new material--this volume examines typical and atypical development from birth to the preschool years and identifies what works in helping children and families at risk. Foremost experts explore neurobiological, family, and sociocultural factors in infant mental health, with a major focus on primary caregiving relationships. Risk factors for developmental problems are analyzed, and current information on disorders and disabilities of early childhood is presented. The volume showcases evidence-based approaches to assessment and intervention and describes applications in mental health, primary care, child care, and child welfare settings. New to This Edition: *Chapters on genetic and epigenetic processes, executive functions, historical trauma, and neglect. *Chapters on additional clinical problems: hyperactivity and inattention, sensory overresponsivity, and relationship-specific disorder. *Trade Review"Successive editions of this handbook have given us the foremost thinking in an incredibly fast-developing area. Readers of the fourth edition will be delighted by a diversity of perspectives that define an increasingly rich field. For example, new chapters on epigenetics and historical trauma deepen our understanding that the baby is an interactive traveler on a multigenerational journey. Zeanah has yet again assembled an all-star cast of authors to help us better understand and intervene at both individual and sociocultural levels. This handbook is equally indispensable to researchers, clinicians, policymakers, educators, and graduate students. With the correct classroom supports, the fourth edition is ideal for use in graduate programs and postdoctoral seminars. Its utility as a classroom text spans psychology, developmental science, education and special education, psychiatry, social work, nursing, early intervention, pediatrics, public health, and many other disciplines."--Walter S. Gilliam, PhD, Child Study Center, Yale School of Medicine "Zeanah has once again brought together the leading experts in the field to provide the most comprehensive, up-to-date presentation of the science and practice of infant mental health. Chapters offer a broad view as well as specific information about early childhood development in context, risk and protective factors, assessment, psychopathology, interventions, and applications in different settings and contexts. The volume presents detailed roadmaps for clinical care, training, and advocacy. For every child psychiatry fellow and faculty member in our department, this is the core, foundational book of early childhood mental health knowledge."--Helen Link Egger, MD, Chair, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Director, Child Study Center, New York University Langone Medical Center "As in prior editions, the fourth edition of the Handbook distills a massive body of research on neurobiological processes in the developing child and renders it digestible to readers who are less familiar with the topic. To our great fortune, coverage of neurobiology has been expanded with a cutting-edge chapter on epigenetics. Other new chapters keep pace with the rapidly evolving field of evidence-based infant mental health interventions by presenting approaches arising from varying theoretical and philosophical bases."--Brenda Jones Harden, PhD, Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology, University of Maryland, College Park "From its pioneering first edition, this handbook established itself as the authoritative resource for the infant mental health field. Now in its fourth edition, this volume builds on the foundations of the previous editions, yet brings the reader up to date with thorough reviews of key topics. Newcomers to the field, students (both beginning and advanced), and experienced clinicians and researchers will all find the Handbook invaluable. It covers the main issues 'from cell to society,' is accurate and scientifically rigorous, and offers balanced descriptions of complex issues."--David Oppenheim, PhD, Department of Psychology and Center for the Study of Child Development, University of Haifa, Israel "The fourth edition very much keeps abreast of developments in the field of infant mental health. I have read the new chapters with much enjoyment and sense of fruitfulness. The Handbook is pertinent, up to date, and a great resource for those of us working directly with infants and parents, as well as those seeking to develop the overall coordination and delivery of mental health services. All of the contributors are at the forefront of their respective areas of research and clinical activity. The Handbook is the overall textbook for our multidisciplinary training program in infant and parent mental health at the University of Melbourne. The residents and fellows in the infant mental health program at the Royal Children’s Hospital also refer to the book when providing inpatient and outpatient care."--Campbell Paul, MBBS, FRANZCP, Honorary Principal Fellow, University of Melbourne, Australia; Consultant Infant Psychiatrist, Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne -If you can't find helpful information summarized here, relevant to any important or special problem pertinent to children ages 0–3, then the data do not yet exist. (on the second edition)--American Journal of Psychiatry, 5/1/2002ƒƒA comprehensive reference that is a valuable addition for a developmentally oriented clinician who interacts with young children and families. (on the second edition)--Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 6/1/2001Table of ContentsI. Development and Context 1. Infant Mental Health: The Clinical Science of Early Experience, Charles H. Zeanah, Jr. & Paula Doyle Zeanah 2. Pregnancy and Infant Mental Health, Arietta Slade & Lois S. Sadler 3. Neurobiology of Fetal and Infant Development: Implications for Infant Mental Health, Anne E. Berens & Charles A. Nelson 4. Genetic and Epigenetic Processes in Infant Mental Health, Andrew R. Dismukes, Elizabeth A. Shirtcliff, & Stacy S. Drury 5. The Neurobiology of Stress and Adversity in Infancy, Stephanie F. Thompson, Cara J. Kiff, & Katie A. McLaughlin 6. Infant Social and Emotional Development: Emerging Competence in a Relational Context, Katherine L. Rosenblum, Carolyn J. Dayton, & Maria Muzik 7. Emerging Executive Functions in Early Childhood, Jennifer M. McDermott & Nathan A. Fox 8. Wounds from the Past: Integrating Historical Trauma into a Multicultural Infant Mental Health Framework, Chandra Michiko Ghosh Ippen II. Risk and Protective Factors 9. Poverty, Early Experience and Brain Development, Luciane R. Piccolo & Kimberly G. Noble 10. Postnatal Depression and Young Children’s Development, Lynne Murray, Sarah Halligan, & Peter Cooper 11. Parental Substance Abuse, Neil W. Boris, Kimberly Renk, Amanda Lowell, & Ellen Kolomeyer 12. Prematurity: Identifying Risks and Promoting Resilience, Prachi E. Shah, Joy Browne, & Julie Poehlmann-Tynan 13. The Effects of Violent Experiences on Infants and Young Children, Daniel S. Schechter, Erica Willheim, Francesca Suardi, & Sandra Rusconi Serpa 14. Neglect, Kathryn L. Humphreys, Lucy S. King, & Ian H. Gotlib III. Assessment 15. Caregiver Report Measures of Early Childhood Social Emotional Functioning, Leandra Godoy, Annie Davis, Amy Heberle, Margaret J. Briggs-Gowan, & Alice S. Carter 16. Assessing the Relational Context of Infants and Young Children, Julie A. Larrieu, Melissa A. Middleton, Anna C. Kelley, & Charles H. Zeanah, Jr. IV. Psychopathology 17. Hyperactivity, Impulsivity, and Inattention in Young Children, Mary Margaret Gleason & Kathryn L. Humphreys 18. Autism Spectrum Disorder, Marianne L. Barton & Julia Chen 19. Sensory Overresponsivity, Timothy W. Soto, Vivian M. Ciaramitaro, & Alice S. Carter 20. Communication Disorders in Infants and Toddlers, Meredith Saletta & Jennifer Windsor 21. Intellectual Disabilities, Robert M. Hodapp & Elisabeth M. Dykens 22. Sleep Disorders, Judith Owens & Melissa M. Burnham 23. Eating and Feeding Disorders in Early Childhood, Miri Keren 24. Developmental Emergence of Disruptive Behaviors Beginning in Infancy: Delineating Normal/Abnormal Boundaries to Enhance Early Identification, Dorota Biedzio & Lauren S. Wakschlag 25. Depression in Early Childhood, Joan L. Luby & Diana Whalen 26. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Young Children, Devi Miron & Whitney Sturdy 27. Attachment Disorders in Early Childhood, Julianna Finelli, Charles H. Zeanah, Jr. & Anna T. Smyke 28. Relationship-Specific Disorder of Early Childhood, Charles H. Zeanah, Jr. & Alicia F. Lieberman V. Intervention 29. Child–Parent Psychotherapy: A Trauma-Informed Treatment for Young Children and Their Caregivers, Alicia F. Lieberman, Miriam Hernandez Dimmler, & Chandra Michiko Ghosh Ippen 30. The Circle of Security, Joe Coyne, Bert Powell, Kent Hoffman, & Glen Cooper 31. Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, Mary Dozier & Kristin Bernard 32. Reflections on the Mirror: On Video Feedback to Promote Positive Parenting and Infant Mental Health, Marian J. Bakersmans-Kranenberg, Femmie Juffer, & Marinus H. van IJzendoorn 33. Parent–Child Interaction Therapy, Monica Stevens & Amanda N’zi 34. Foster Care in Early Childhood, Anna T. Smyke & Angela S. Breidenstine VI. Applications of Infant Mental Health 35. Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Training: Updates, New Directions, Sarah Hinshaw-Fuselier, Paula Doyle Zeanah, & Julie A. Larrieu 36. Infant Mental Health in Primary Care, Mary Margaret Gleason 37. Child Care and Early Education as Context for Infant Mental Health, Allison Boothe Trigg & Angela W. Keyes 38. Infant Mental Health and Home Visiting: Needs, Approaches, Opportunities and Cautions, Paula Doyle Zeanah & Jon Korfmacher 39. Investing in Early Childhood Development and Infant Mental Health, Geoffrey A. Nagle

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Book SynopsisPsychoanalytic theory influenced many facets of twentieth century culture, and shows every sign of continuing to have an impact in the new century. However, in order to sustain this influence it has to adapt to the challenges of our current intellectual environment. This book attempts to build a bridge between psychoanalysis and a dominant perspective in modern psychiatry and psychology: developmental psychopathology. This perspective studies biological, psychological and social influences that act on individuals, shaping their pathways through life. While psychoanalytic perspectives are inherently developmental, this is often left implicit. This book highlights the developmental bases for psychoanalytic ideas, and examines their assumptions and claims in relation to observational and other data gathered within neighbouring disciplines. The book reaches back to the work of Freud, and covers North American and European ideas including the Klein-Bion model, the British Object Relations tradition, the work of Kernberg and Kohut as well as modern Relational Psychoanalysts.Table of ContentsAn Introduction to This Book and to The Basic Psychoanalytic Model. Freud. The Structural Approach. Modifications and Developments of The structural Model. Introduction to Object Relations Theory. The Klein-bion model. The 'independent' School of British Psychoanalysis. North American object-relations Theorists. The Interpersonal-relational Approach. From sullivan to Mitchell. Introduction to Psychoanalytic Approaches Based in developmental Research. Bowlby's Attachment Theory Model. Schema Theory and psychoanalysis. Fonagy and Target's Model of Mentalization . On The Practice of Psychoanalytic Theory. Conclusions and Future Directions. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Definitive Guide to Theraplay® for Practitioners, officially endorsed by the Theraplay® InstituteTheraplay is an intervention that focuses on enhancing the connection, trust and joy between a child and a parent. It involves interactive, playful activities using simple face-to-face reciprocal interactions, and involves using all of the senses, including rhythm, movement and touch. This comprehensive guide outlines the theory, reflection, and skill development of the practitioner - the true power house of Theraplay. By maintaining a focus on practice throughout, embedding theory into practice examples, it brings the spirit of Theraplay to life. Part 1 covers the key principles of the intervention; Part 2 addresses Theraplay in Practice: how to use the Marschak Interaction Method (MIM), how to set up a room and choose activities and considerations for working with different client groups; Part 3 encourages the reader to engage in their own development and the stages involved; and Parts 4 and 5 provide a wealth of useful resources, checklists, handouts, sample sessions and an up-to-date list of Theraplay activities. Whether you are a Theraplay practitioner, or simply want to find out how this remarkable intervention works, this book is essential reading.Trade ReviewAnyone interested in Theraplay® will know how difficult it is to find Theraplay® Institute approved information and activities. It can also be a challenge for people who use Theraplay® within their wider practice to get appropriate supervision for the Theraplay aspects of their work. In both areas Norris and Lender's book is an invaluable resource.It is a book packed full of reflection, imagination, problem solving and trouble shooting. The case studies are particularly helpful; they feel real, with honest acknowledgement by the therapists of their own countertransference, defences and complex feelings. They also highlight without any blame or shame how difficult it is for some children and parents to adapt to news ways of relating... I have no doubt that this will be the Theraplay® bible for years to come. * Cairnsmoir Connections *Theraplay is a terrific treatment for disorganized and traumatized kids. This book is highly recommended for all clinicians , teachers and other human beings trying to help children function and thrive! -- Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. Author of The Body Keeps the ScoreI have found the Theraplay approach to healing distressed children to be at the leading edge of humanistic, experiential and evidence-based treatments. What this clear volume offers are step-by-step precise protocols for assessment and treatment using this vital method. Various activities and exercises are simply described and can be applied to many therapeutic situations. The book is a rich contribution, not only for practitioners of Theraplay, but is truly a gift to all clinicians working to alleviate the suffering of troubled children. -- Peter A Levine, PhD, Author (with Maggie Kline) of: Trauma through the Eyes of a Childs Eyes; Awakening the Ordinary Miracle of Healing, and Trauma-Proofing your Kids; A Parent’s Guide for Instilling Confidence Joy and ResilienceIn Theraplay: The Practitioner's Guide, Vivien Norris and Dafna Lender skillfully and comprehensively explain the essential principles of Theraplay. Theraplay is an efficient mode of therapy for children that seamlessly incorporates within a play environment several elements that are shared with models of psychotherapy. In the Guide, we learn about efficient exercises that are effective in enhancing the child's ability to regulate state can be delivered as games; we learn that Theraplay is rooted in developmental science (e.g., attachment theory) and is consistent with contemporary neuroscience (e.g., Polyvagal Theory). From a Polyvagal perspective Theraplay respects the biobehavior state of the child, applies therapist initiated social engagement strategies to trigger a state of safety in the child, and promotes synchronous reciprocal interactions as a neural exercise that increases social flexibility and improves emotion regulation. It is through this development of the child's ability to feel safe and secure that is key to Theraplay's efficacy and functionally illustrates the attributes of Theraplay as a model therapy for children. -- Stephen W. Porges, PhD Distinguished University Scientist Kinsey Institute Indiana University BloomingtonTherapy is a cherished gift to be shared confidently with parents. The gift is deceptively simple and at the same time provides a complex and rich foundation for establishing or deepening attachment bonds. The approach is playful, engaging, safe, and designed to create positive shared memories of warm and attuned physical and emotional experiences between parents and children. This book took my breadth away in its congruence with the Theraplay approach: It is engaging to read, it provides ample and strong structure for the Theraplay practitioner, it challenges us to weave attachment theories with unique responses to clients, and it nurtures and encourages practitioners to provide the best possible assistance they can. Vivien Norris and Dafna Lenders' expertise shines through as they provide a "virtual supervisor" type of guidance to the reader, answering many of the questions that we practitioners have as we negotiate our daily practices. Not only is this book a remarkable addition to the literature on Theraplay, it also succeeds in integrating current neuroscience and research to further guide and strengthen interactive clinical nuances. I will be reading this book multiple times because there are layers of important information to guide us in our work. I am left speechless with gratitude. It's been many years since I've been so enlightened and re-energized by a book with such heart and substance!! -- Eliana Gil, Ph.D. Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery and EducationTable of ContentsAcknowledgements; Foreword; Part One INTRODUCTION; 1. Introduction; 2. Theraplay General Principles; Part Two NUTS AND BOLTS; 3. Intake; 4. MIM; 5. Theraplay sessions: getting prepared; 6. Theraplay session with children; 7. Working with parents; 8. Complex parents; 9. Theraplay outtakes-what no one ever tells you; Part Three BECOMING A THERAPLAY PRACTITIONER; 10. Developmental phases; 11. Overcoming common barriers to practising Theraplay; 12. The Theraplay supervision process - A journey of a lifetime; 13. MIM assessment form completed example; 14. Dyadic session supervision form completed example; 15. Sample Phyllis Booth supervision feedback notes; 16. How do you know you've reached Foundational level: TTI session 8 guidelines; Part Four RESOURCES; 17. Sample session plans for various types of children; 18. What Lies Underneath a Parent's Defensive Statement; 19. Intake guidelines; 20. When should you talk about stuff in Theraplay?; 21. Example of combining approaches; 22. Thinking about sensory regulation and Theraplay; 23. What is Theraplay®? A Brief Guide for Parents; 24. List of Theraplay activities; Glossary; References

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Book SynopsisThroughout our country, atrocities are taking place in doctor’s offices and hospital operating rooms. Physically healthy children and adolescents are being permanently disfigured and sometimes sterilized. Those youth say they’re transgender, and we—their parents, teachers, therapists, and doctors—are supposed to agree with their self-diagnosis and take a back seat as they make the most consequential decision of their lives: to alter their bodies in order to, we are told, “align” them with their minds. Medical, educational, and government authorities advise us to support the “gender journeys” of still developing kids, including medical interventions with poor evidence of long-term improvement. This would not be acceptable in any other field of medicine. Indeed, the treatments our medical authorities and Washington call “crucial” and “life-saving” have been banned in progressive Sweden, Finland, and Britain. Dr. Miriam Grossman is a child and adolescent psychiatrist whose practice consists of trans-identified youth and their families. In Lost in Trans Nation, she implores parents to reject the advice of gender experts and politicians and trust their guts—their parental instincts—in the face of an onslaught of ideologically driven misinformation that steers them and their children toward risky decisions they may end up mourning for the rest of their lives. The beliefs that male and female are human inventions; that the sex of a newborn is arbitrarily “assigned”; and that as a result the child requires “affirmation” through medical interventions—these ideas are divorced from reality and therefore hazardous, especially to children. The core belief—that biology can and should be denied—is a repudiation of reality and a mockery of what hard science teaches about being male and female. Dr. Grossman believes that parents know their child best; they especially know if they have a son or daughter. But currently in our country when it comes to gender identity, everyone knows better than mom and dad. Schools enable students to live double lives—Patrick at home, Patti at school. Activists tell kids their loving homes are “unsafe” when parents voice doubts about the child’s new identity. For refusing to see their son as their daughter, parents might be reported to protective services, a development that can lead to a family’s destruction.Lost in Trans Nation arms parents with the ammunition to avoid, or, if necessary, fight what many families describe as the most difficult challenge of their lives. Parents will learn what to say and how—at home, at school, and if necessary, to police when they appear at the door. “Don’t be blindsided like so many parents I know,” warns Grossman, “be proactive and get educated. Feel prepared and confident to discuss trans, nonbinary, or whatever your child brings to the dinner table.” Whether it’s the “trans is as common as red hair” claim, or the “I’m not your son, I’m your daughter” proclamation, or the “do you prefer a live son or a dead daughter’ threat, says Grossman, no family is immune, and every parent must be prepared. No child is born in the wrong body, Dr. Grossman reassures us, their bodies are just fine; it’s their emotional lives that need healing. Whether you’re facing a gender identity battle in your home right now, or want to prevent one, you need this book to guide you and your loved ones out of the madness.

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Book SynopsisAccording to a professional association of 67,000 pediatricians, the lifelong success of children is based on their ability to be creative and to apply the lessons learned from playing. But play-including physical activity, the arts, and even free play-is being eliminated in our society and schools and despite huge financial investment these education policies have not improved learning. In Let the Children Play, the authors, both fathers of school-age children, tell how switching countries -- Pasi Sahlberg brought his Finnish family to the United States, while William Doyle brought his American family to Finland -- shocked them into writing this book. With research breakthroughs and case histories from Finland, China, Singapore, Scotland, New York, Texas, and around the world, the authors reveal how intellectual and physical play is the ultimate engine of transforming education -- the key to giving our children the well-being, happiness, and skills they need to thrive in the 21st centTrade ReviewReview from previous edition The definitive account of how educational policy-makers, presumably well-intentioned, have gone completely astray, in the United States and elsewhere, along with a vivid and convincing account of how to restore play to its proper place in the lives of children. * Howard Gardner, Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education *Inspirational, well written, and superbly documented, this book is a gift to the next generation. Adding play back into children's hurried and stressed lives might just be the elixir that will help them thrive in a workforce of thinkers, innovators, and collaborators. Thank you Doyle and Sahlberg for giving us a road map so that we can put our educational systems back on course. * Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Lefkowitz Faculty Fellow in Psychology at Temple University *Sahlberg and Doyle whack us in the head with the reality that 21st Century skills require old-fashioned learning as children. Play is the analog of life - observing the world, identifying challenges, taking risks, failing, problem-solving again and again, struggling to find consensus with others, absorbing defeats with grace and celebrating victories with exuberance. What builds successful adults is the ability to rise undaunted to opportunities, build relationships, feed curiosity and seize the joy that is at the heart of learning and of living! * Michael Rich, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and author of Ask the Mediatrician *Let the Children Play should be in the hands of every single teacher, parent and policy maker who touch the lives of the children they serve. Sahlberg and Doyle clearly articulate and demand that we wake up and finally acknowledge that children have the fundamental right to play in school. This is a compelling vision of the power of play and what we can do to ensure it comes off the 'endangered species' list and back into every school around the world. * Michael J. Hynes, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools for the Patchogue-Medford School District in New York *Let the Children Play is a passionate, eloquent and substantiated argument for a radical change of priorities in how many parents, educators and policymakers provide for the education, health and well being of children. * Sir Ken Robinson *We have undervalued the role of play in school to our own detriment as educators, and that of our students. In a culture where standardized testing has crowded out inquisitiveness and play, our students don't get an opportunity to tinker and experiment without high stakes judgments. Without play, teachers don't get to learn from watching their students be unbound by their inner creative selves. When children play, we observe the possibility of their imagination, and retool our structured classroom learning to create activities that model the authentic play and joy of students. It's a missed opportunity to learn from a feedback loop on what comes naturally to children. Play can liberate the power of inquiry in classrooms, that ironically can produce better test scores. Kudos for being so bold with this book! * Eric Contreras, Principal, Stuyvesant High School, New York City *Play develops our imagination and capacity to collaborate and is what makes us human. Sahlberg and Doyle have written a brilliant and compelling manifesto for bringing play back into the lives of children. Let the revolution begin! * Tony Wagner, best-selling author of The Global Achievement Gap and Creating Innovators *Insightful... An excellent offering for parent activists, education students, and school administrators. * Library Journal *The book convincingly shows the reader that all children deserve to grow physically, emotionally, academically and socially--the benefits of real play nurture the soul as well as the development of the whole child. What's more important than that? * School Administrator Magazine *Table of ContentsSir Ken Robinson: Foreword 1: The Coming Golden Age of Childhood 2: A Tale of Two Fathers 3: The Learning Power of Play 4: The GERM that Kills Play 5: An American Tragedy: The Death of Recess 6: The Global War on Play 7: The Great Play Experiments 8: Play in the Schools of Tomorrow 9: The Global Play Summit Appendices 1: The Declaration of Play - Call to Halt the War on Childhood 2: The Play Stages of a Child's School Life 3: 7 Steps to Help Children and Schools Thrive 4: Play Recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics

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Book Synopsis''Mind-blowing ... It is a hugely important book ... His story is crucial'' Matt Ridley, The TimesOne of the world''s top behavioural geneticists argues that we need a radical rethink about what makes us who we areThe blueprint for our individuality lies in the 1% of DNA that differs between people. Our intellectual capacity, our introversion or extraversion, our vulnerability to mental illness, even whether we are a morning person - all of these aspects of our personality are profoundly shaped by our inherited DNA differences. In Blueprint, Robert Plomin, a pioneer in the field of behavioural genetics, draws on a lifetime''s worth of research to make the case that DNA is the most important factor shaping who we are. Our families, schools and the environment around us are important, but they are not as influential as our genes. This is why, he argues, teachers and parents should accept children for who they are, rather than trying to mould them in certain directions. Even the environments we choose and the signal events that impact our lives, from divorce to addiction, are influenced by our genetic predispositions. Now, thanks to the DNA revolution, it is becoming possible to predict who we will become, at birth, from our DNA alone. As Plomin shows us, these developments have sweeping implications for how we think about parenting, education, and social mobility.A game-changing book by a leader in the field, Blueprint shows how the DNA present in the single cell with which we all begin our lives can impact our behaviour as adults.Trade ReviewIt is a hugely important book - and the story is very well told. Plomin's writing combines passion with reason (and passion for reason) so fluently that it is hard to believe this is his first book for popular consumption, after more than 800 scientific publications. His story is crucial. -- Matt Ridley * The Times *An important book, a must-read guide to one enormous aspect of the human future -- Bryan Appleyard * Sunday Times *I cannot tell you how well thumbed this book is . . . every single person listening to me qualifies to read this book because it's about human beings . . . this is our story -- Jo Good * BBC Radio London *A challenging and thought-provoking new book. * Daily Mail *Important new evidence in a never-ending argument * The Evening Standard *You can't read the book without seeing the world afresh. -- Andrew Anthony * Observer (Books of the Year) *An extraordinary book -- Stephen Sackur * BBC HARDtalk *Plomin writes with authority about the ongoing genomic revolution that will unquestionably transform our lives and society. -- Steven Mithen * The Guardian *No-one should be making any proposals about how to improve education without being aware of the contents of, and ideally having read, Robert Plomin's new book, Blueprint. Uncomfortable, but essential reading. -- Dylan William, Emeritus Professor at the Institute of EducationPlomin takes recent genetic research and draws some provocative conclusions. -- Andrew Anthony * The Guardian *What Plomin is saying at the moment is controversial, but it is a message that every teacher needs to at least consider carefully and objectively. -- Jon Severs * Times Educational Supplement *A clear and engaging explanation of one of the hottest (and most interesting) fields in science, by perhaps its most distinguished practitioner -- Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and author of The Blank Slate and Enlightenment NowSome blueprint, that creates the rainbow spectrum of humanity! Plomin is a masterful teacher as well as brilliant scientist. He coolly lays out the astonishing new evidence that genetic differences matter far more than environmental ones in producing individual differences in ability and character, and argues passionately that, if we want to build a fair society, we must plan accordingly -- Nicholas Humphrey, Emeritus Professor of Psychology, London School of EconomicsThis fascinating book, by the doyen of behavioural genetics, provides a superb introduction to the genetics of who we are. It is beautifully written and very challenging, but it is a challenge that we all need to reflect on -- Sir Richard Layard, emeritus professor of economics at LSE and the author of Happiness and ThriveSome blueprint, that creates the rainbow spectrum of humanity! Plomin is a masterful teacher as well as brilliant scientist. He coolly lays out the astonishing new evidence that genetic differences matter far more than environmental ones in producing individual differences in ability and character, and argues passionately that, if we want to build a fair society, we must plan accordingly -- Nicholas Humphrey, emeritus professor of psychology at the London School of Economics and author of Consciousness Regained and Soul DustRobert Plomin's research has been educating us about environmental and genetic influences on psychological characteristics for decades. This is an accessible and pacy summary of the field's accumulated results, with provocative future-gazing on the uses of genetic material for prediction about people's lives -- Ian Deary, professor of differential psychology at the University of EdinburghRobert Plomin's engaging book, drawing on his 35 years of research experience, makes the complex field of behavioural genetics accessible for a non-expert reader. An important work, Blueprint calls for a society-wide conversation to debate the ethics of this new knowledge and our responsibilities, as this shouldn't just be left in the hands of geneticists -- Simon Baron-Cohen, Director of the Autism Research Centre at Cambridge University and author of Zero Degrees of EmpathyIf anyone is going to write a book that challenges deeply held beliefs about who we are, it is Plomin: a psychologist with 45 years' experience in research, but with an undimmed passion for his subject. -- David James * Tes Magazine *Plomin finally finds himself at the crest of the wave as cutting edge research begins to back what have long been theories and hypotheses. * Guardian Books podcast *

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Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking book, a Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times notable pick, rattled the psychological establishment when it was first published in 1998 by claiming that parents have little impact on their children''s development. In this tenth anniversary edition of The Nurture Assumption, Judith Harris has updated material throughout and provided a fresh introduction.Combining insights from psychology, sociology, anthropology, primatology, and evolutionary biology, she explains how and why the tendency of children to take cues from their peers works to their evolutionary advantage. This electrifying book explodes many of our unquestioned beliefs about children and parents and gives us a radically new view of childhood.

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