child psychology

Explores the major child development theories and how they differ from one another, reviewing the ideas of professionals such as Sigmund Freud, Jean Piaget, and Benjamin Spock. Includes video worksheet.

Humans begin to acquire cognitive abilities before birth with the growth of the fetus. Research shows that, as the fetal brain develops, so too do cognition and perception.

"Provides a foundational understanding of creativity in order to enable readers to elicit creative performance from their students"--Provided by publisher.

"Cora June learns that there is a difference between being assertive and being bossy, and that she can be a leader and still be flexible"--OCLC.

"Acclaimed developmental psychologist David Yeager reveals the new science of motivating young people ages ten through twenty-five"--.

"Play is the key to giving children skills they need to succeed - creativity, innovation, teamwork, focus, resilience, expressiveness, empathy, concentration, and execution function. Yet our policies are destroying authentic play in our schools and replacing it with standardization and stress. Not so in Finland, which is ranked as having the #1 education system in the world as well as the happiest citizens . . . [the authors] announce a platform for bringing the Finnish style of education to the U.S. Providing a glimpse into the play-based experiments ongoing now all over the world, readers will find the book to be both a call for change and a guide for making that change happen in their own communities"--Provided by publisher.

Teaches children with emotional and sensory regulation difficulties aged approximately 4-7 how to calm themselves using self-massage, deep pressure, breathing exercises, and activities such as making an imaginary list and finding their own peaceful place.

"The fascinating--and eerily timely--tale of the forgotten Depression-era psychologists who launched the modern science of childhood development"--Amazon.

A personal account of the author's experiences living in New York City orphanages and foster homes from 1949 until his reunion with his friend and guardian three years later.

"Shows parents and educators the many ways they might follow in Rogers' footsteps, sharing his 'tools for learning' with digital-age kids. With insights from thinkers, scientists, and teachers--many of whom worked with Rogers himself--the book is an essential exploration into how kids and their parents can excel at what Rogers taught best: being human"--Amazon.