{"product_id":"raising-kids-in-the-21st-century-the-science-of-psychological-health-for-children-hardback-9781405158053","title":"Raising Kids in the 21st Century; The Science of Psychological Health for Children (Hardback) 9781405158053","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eRaising Kids in the 21st Century\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Science of Psychological Health for Children\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"What does psychological science have to tell us about raising children? Quite a lot, actually, although converting the science to everyday practice is more easily said than done. This is what Sharon Hall does so wonderfully in \u003ci\u003eRaising Kids in the 21st Century.\u003c\/i\u003e Hall translates theory and research in child development into everyday language for parents, showing them how to promote good \"Ph\" (psychological health) in their children, starting at birth and continuing through adolescence.\"\u003cbr\u003e –\u003cb\u003eDavid F. Bjorklund,\u003c\/b\u003e Florida Atlantic University  \u003cp\u003e\"In this timely, important, and engagingly written book, Hall presents cutting-edge information about how to promote positive development among children and adolescents. This book is a vital resource for parents, practitioners, and students of human development.\"\u003cbr\u003e –\u003cb\u003eRichard M. Lerner,\u003c\/b\u003e Tufts University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSharon K. Hall (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781405158053, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 5 September 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e195 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 16 x 2.2 cm, 0.445 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\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\u003e?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. Summing Up: Highly recommended.? (\u003ci\u003eCHOICE\u003c\/i\u003e, February 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Well 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\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\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\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\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\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Sociology%20\u0026amp;%20anthropology%20%5BJH%5D%22\"\u003eJH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52437779448088,"sku":"9781405158053","price":68.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781405158053.jpg?v=1784939747","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/raising-kids-in-the-21st-century-the-science-of-psychological-health-for-children-hardback-9781405158053","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}