Ages and Stages: A Parent’s Guide to Normal Childhood Development

A comprehensive parent’s guide for your child’s psychologicaldevelopment from birth through age 10 Written in an engaging,practical style, Ages and Stages will give you the advantages of themost current research on child development, featuring helpful tipsand techniques to foster your child’s maturation. Charles Schaeferand Theresa Foy DiGeronimo tell you what behaviors you’ll expectas your child grows and how you’ll lend a hand her or him to advance tothe next level of development. They include a lot of examples,stories, and activities you’ll use instantly to positivelyinfluence your child’s development. The book’s structure (dividedinto four stages of child development–birth to 18 months, 18 to 36months, 36 months to age six, and six to ten years) allows you tomonitor your child’s progress, identify the reasons for emotionaland psychological differences in siblings, and even resolve howyour parenting strategies will have to change as your child grows. * Covers all five areas of psychological health–emotional,cognitive, friendship/relationships, personal growth, andmorality * Filled with easy-to-follow Do’s and Don’ts, plus fun activitiesand exercises to encourage your child’s development * Helps you assess if and when your child may need professionalintervention