A comprehensive parent's guide to your child's psychologicaldevelopment
from birth through age 10 Written in an engaging, practical style, Ages
and Stages offers you the benefits 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 can expectas your child grows and how you can help him or
her to advance tothe next level of development. They include numerous
examples, stories, and activities you can use immediately 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 determine howyour
parenting strategies should 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