{"product_id":"raising-kids-in-the-21st-century-9781405158060","title":"Raising Kids in the 21st Century","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn easy-to-read guide on raising emotionally healthy children that is based on sound psychological research. The book's format makes it a good choice for students, parents, or practitioners.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocuses on seven key areas of child development in raising psychologically healthy children\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaints an overall picture of the skills children need to become functioning adults through translating the latest scientific research into workable guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores how early cognitive and social development is linked to universal issues of tolerance, sexism, and racism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten in a language suitable for the student or general reader\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA useful resource for clinicians to share with families under their care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e?The blood vessels feeding the substance of the book flow copiously with a nourishing abundance of information pertaining to psychological health and children.? (\u003ci\u003eMetapsychology\u003c\/i\u003e, September 2009)  \u003cp\u003e?Informative and practical, \u003ci\u003eRaising Kids in the21st Century\u003c\/i\u003e proves an invaluable guidebook and resource for parents, educators, students and clinicians.? ( \u003ci\u003eChange, Houston Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, August 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWell written and geared to a broad audience, this straightforward, jargon-free book offers a detailed, step-by-step guide to promoting good psychological health in children from infancy to late adolescence. Many researchers that Hall (Univ. of Houston, Clear Lake) cites will be familiar to those well versed in developmental psychology. The author grounds her advice on commonsense values and reinforces them with relevant research. Vignettes of real-life family situations at the beginning of each chapter are charming. This will be an excellent introductory resource both for those beginning their studies in developmental psychology and for new parents anxious to do the right thing for their child. \u003cb\u003eSumming Up\u003c\/b\u003e: Highly recommended. All readers, all levels. -- \u003ci\u003eD. J. Winchester, Yeshiva University\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eChoice,\u003c\/i\u003e February 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface. \u003cp\u003e1. Raising Kids in the 21st Century.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Early Cognitive Growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Cognitive Growth Outside of the Home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. A Part of the Family: How Belonging Promotes Growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Social Growth and Peer Relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Well-Armed: Transmitting Values to Children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Fun Raising.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Tolerance and Social Activism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A. General Resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B. Books for Children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C. Books for Adults.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407891898711,"sku":"9781405158060","price":22.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781405158060.jpg?v=1730500870","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/raising-kids-in-the-21st-century-9781405158060","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}