ISBN: 0205034942 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 6 Author(s): Robert V. Kail Publisher: Prentice Hall Number of Pages: 592
Research Made Relevant Children and Their Development 6e demonstrates how research translates into practice Written by a well-known and respected researcher in the field of child development this topically organized text uses unique and effective pedagogy as its main framework The book focuses on practice through its accessible writing modular format and application-based features such as: Focus on Research Cultural Influences Spotlight on Theories Improving Childrens Lives and Child and Development and Family Policy Topic coverage includes the prenatal period through adolescence which best suits Child Development courses in Psychology Education Human Development Child and Family Studies and Early Childhood Education Teaching & Learning Experience
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Week by Week: Plans for Documenting Children's Development
ISBN: 0495813176 Binding: Paperback Edition: 5 Author(s): Barbara Ann Nilsen Publisher: South-Western College Pub Number of Pages: 432
WEEK BY WEEK: PLANS FOR DOCUMENTING CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT Fifth Edition addresses a dilemma facing pre-service and in-service teachers--how to manage detailed meaningful documentation on their students' development and achievements while attending to the other functions necessary to keep children safe and actively involved in learning This all-purpose guide provides a concrete systematic plan for recording each child's development in all developmental areas incorporating material on observation methods and techniques principles of child development and appropriate practice Technical aspects of various methods of documentation are presented as are reviews of the efficiency of each method in capturing important information Real-life examples practical tips forms with clear instructions and step-by-step guidelines for gathering observational information and building a portfolio for each child make the book useful and relevant to teachers in training as well as practicing professionals
Relationship Development Intervention with Children, Adolescents and Adults
ISBN: 1843107171 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Steven E. Gutstein, Rachelle K. Sheely Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub Number of Pages: 425
Remove our emotional bonds with family colleagues and friends and few of us would want to go on living Yet establishing and maintaining such bonds is particularly difficult for people on the autism spectrum This volume contains over 200 activities and exercises ranging over the entire gamut of social and emotional development and is applicable to anyone regardless of diagnosis but will be particularly valuable for those on the autism spectrum Activities can be undertaken independently or with a teacher or therapist and a full schema for the evaluation of progress and objectives is included A companion website provides a wealth of further information and support
Disconnected Kids: The Groundbreaking Brain Balance Program for Children with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Disorders
ISBN: 0399535608 Binding: Paperback Edition: Reprint Author(s): Dr. Robert Melillo Publisher: Perigee Trade Number of Pages: 288
The proven drug-free program to treat the cause-not just the symptoms-of autism spectrum disorders and related conditions
Each year an estimated 15 million children-one out of every six-are diagnosed with autism Asperger's syndrome ADHD dyslexia and obsessive compulsive disorder Dr Robert Melillo brings a fundamentally new understanding to the cause of these conditions with his revolutionary Brain Balance Program(tm) It has achieved real fully documented results that have dramatically improved the quality of life for children and their families in every aspect: behavioral emotional academic and social Disconnected Kids shows parents how to use this drug-free approach at home including:
Fully customizable exercises that target physical sensory and academic performance
A behavior modification plan
Advice for identifying food sensitivities that play a hidden role
A follow-up program that helps to ensure lasting results
Literacy Development in the Early Years: Helping Children Read and Write (7th Edition)
ISBN: 013248482X Binding: Paperback Edition: 7 Author(s): Lesley Morrow Publisher: Allyn & Bacon Number of Pages: 576
Literacy Development in the Early Years by renowned author Lesley Mandel Morrowis an integrated approach to language arts that gives pre-service and in-service teachers a wealth of valuable information for making children active participants in the process of literacy development The many ideas are presented through both theoretical and research-based rationales plus extensive practical applicationsteacher and child dialogues; vignettes; lessons; and model interactions between teachers children and parents A comprehensive balanced approach to literacy teaching and learning the book provides a wealth of information on how children learn coupled with the literacy skills and strategies teachers need to make it all happen
Expecting: Praying for Your Child's Development-Body and Soul
ISBN: 1416572007 Binding: Hardcover Edition: Author(s): Marla Taviano Publisher: Howard Books Number of Pages: 208
Wrap Your New Baby in Prayer Just as the heart of your baby begins to beat and as little ears take shape speak words of prayer asking for a heart that beats for God and for ears that listen for His leading This beautiful prayer book will guide you as you pray for your child's physical growth as well as his or her spiritual growth The precious forty weeks of creation will become even more meaningful as you reflect on the illustrations that depict your baby's development Each week you will be blessed with:
A prayer for your child's body and soul
A devotional message
A carefully selected scripture
An inspirational quote
A "body and soul" reflection for mom
A space for you to journal your own thoughts and prayers
Create a keepsake you and your child will cherish forever
Nurturing Spirituality in Children: Simple Hands-On Activities
ISBN: 158270211X Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Peggy Joy Jenkins Publisher: Atria Books/Beyond Words Number of Pages: 192
The greatest gifts that a child can receive are an opened mind a caring heart and ignited creativity This fully expanded illustrated edition of Nurturing Spirituality in Children includes sixty-two simple and thought-provoking lessons that can be shared with children in less than ten minutes each The lessons are easy to prepare and understand; they use commonly available materials and complement a wide variety of religious perspectives Children who develop a healthy balance of mind and spirit are better able to respond to life's challenges when given the tools to think and discover for themselves Dr Jenkins gives scores of age-appropriate activities that help children learn empathy trust forgiveness growth and inner peace
Everything You Never Wanted Your Kids to Know About Sex (But Were Afraid They'd Ask): The Secrets to Surviving Your Child's Sexual Development from Birth to the Teens
ISBN: 1400051282 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Justin Richardson, Mark Schuster Publisher: Three Rivers Press Number of Pages: 448
If youve ever tried to tell your six-year-old how babies are made or your fourteen-year-old how condoms work you know that grappling with telling your kids about sex can be a sweat-drenched exercise But it doesnt have to be Everything You Never Wanted Your Kids to Know About Sex (But Were Afraid Theyd Ask) is a one-of-a-kind survival guide that will help you stay sane through every stage of your childs sexual development After interviewing scores of parents and analyzing decades of scientific research two nationally respected Harvard-trained physicians share their expertise in this brilliantly insightful practical and hilarious book that has fast become the leading resource for parents of toddlers to teens This indispensable guide covers all the bases including:
What to expect at each stage of your childs development and how you can influence it from birth onward What to tell your kids at every age about sex and how to get the conversation going What to do when your five-year-old turns up naked with the girl next door your toddler is rubbing on her teddy bear or your six-year-old walks in on you having sex How to avoid unnecessary clashes with your middle-schooler while managing privacy crushes and what to wear How to encourage your teenager to use contraception without encouraging her to have sex and how to help her choose the method thats best for her
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Author(s): Jane F. Gilgun Ph.D.LICSW Publisher: Jane Gilgun Books Number of Pages: 16
How to know when children have been sexually abused poses special challenges Some children make direct and clear statements while others are more indirect in what they say It is easy to attribute other meanings to their words
Still other children show the effects of their abuse through behaviors which can be sexualized but not necessarily Children may also be withdrawn moody aggressive restless and anxious Finally some children show no obvious signs at all
How Children Learn (Classics in Child Development)
ISBN: 0201484048 Binding: Paperback Edition: Revised Author(s): John Holt Publisher: Da Capo Press Number of Pages: 320
This enduring classic of educational thought offers teachers and parents deep original insight into the nature of early learning John Holt was the first to make clear that for small children learning is as natural as breathing In this delightful yet profound book he looks at how we learn to talk to read to count and to reason and how we can nurture and encourage these natural abilities in our children
