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Child Psychology and Development For Dummies Kindle Edition

by Laura L. Smith (Author), Charles H. Elliott (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 365 ratings
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A complete and comprehensive guide to why kids behave and think the way they do-and how to bring out the best in them.

In the U.S., more than 10% of children are diagnosed with psychiatric disorders, while countless others remain undiagnosed. Defining what is "normal" and what is not is of great concern to anyone who works with, guides, nurtures, teaches, or parents children.

With new discoveries in mental disorders that affect children, Child Psychology & Development For Dummies provides an informational guide to cognitive development at every stage of a child's life, as well as how to diagnose, treat, and overcome the cognitive barriers that impede learning and development.

  • How to identify and treat mental disorders
  • Covers behavior disorders, autism, attention deficit disorder, reading disabilities, bipolar disorder, and more
  • Guidance on helping a child control impulses, develop self esteem, and have good relationships

An essential guide for parents, teachers, and caregivers, Child Psychology & Development For Dummies provides a detailed overview of an average child's cognitive development, how to detect abnormalities, and what to do next.

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Grasp a child's cognitivedevelopment, detectabnormalities, and learnwhat to do next

An essential guide for parents, teachers, and caregivers, Child Psychology & Development For Dummies provides an informational guide to cognitive development at every stage of a child's life, as well as expert tips and guidance on how to diagnose, treat, and overcome the cognitive barriers that impede learning and development.

  • The nuts and bolts — delve into the soup of kids' development, including biology, psychology, learning, environment, and culture

  • What makes kids tick? — discover how heredity, environment, experience, and culture interact to determine a child's physical and emotional development

  • Watch them grow — get an understanding of what a "normal" childhood should look like from conception through adolescence, and the types of behaviors to anticipate throughout

  • Learn to spot trouble — find out what can go wrong during a child's development, from physical problems like chronic illness to psychological problems like autism

  • Ask for help — get expert guidance on the therapies and interventions that work, and how you can collaborate with professionals for an even better outcome

Open the book and find:

  • Physical, mental, and social development from conception through adolescence

  • Treatments and interventions that work

  • Physical and psychological problems that interfere with normal development

  • Common behavior disorders

  • The aftermath of abuse, trauma, and neglect

  • What to expect from therapy and medication

  • How to help kids cope at school

Learn to:

  • Understand the difference between "bad behavior" and behavior disorders

  • Know whether a child is ready for school

  • Help a child control impulses, develop self-esteem, and have good relationships

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Grasp a child's cognitivedevelopment, detectabnormalities, and learnwhat to do next

An essential guide for parents, teachers, and caregivers, Child Psychology & Development For Dummies provides an informational guide to cognitive development at every stage of a child's life, as well as expert tips and guidance on how to diagnose, treat, and overcome the cognitive barriers that impede learning and development.

  • The nuts and bolts delve into the soup of kids' development, including biology, psychology, learning, environment, and culture

  • What makes kids tick? discover how heredity, environment, experience, and culture interact to determine a child's physical and emotional development

  • Watch them grow get an understanding of what a "normal" childhood should look like from conception through adolescence, and the types of behaviors to anticipate throughout

  • Learn to spot trouble find out what can go wrong during a child's development, from physical problems like chronic illness to psychological problems like autism

  • Ask for help get expert guidance on the therapies and interventions that work, and how you can collaborate with professionals for an even better outcome

Open the book and find:

  • Physical, mental, and social development from conception through adolescence

  • Treatments and interventions that work

  • Physical and psychological problems that interfere with normal development

  • Common behavior disorders

  • The aftermath of abuse, trauma, and neglect

  • What to expect from therapy and medication

  • How to help kids cope at school

Learn to:

  • Understand the difference between "bad behavior" and behavior disorders

  • Know whether a child is ready for school

  • Help a child control impulses, develop self-esteem, and have good relationships

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004NSW9CC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies; 1st edition (February 9, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 9, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2347 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 590 pages
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    Thanks for visiting my Amazon author page. This is the section where I'm supposed to tell you a little about myself. My three kids are all grown up now and I have five beautiful grandkids. I live in the peaceful village of Corrales, New Mexico.

    I love writing the For Dummies books. After 20 years of writing, these books remain essential for readers who want the expert approach to a topic or problem presented in a reader friendly, clear, and practical way. Have a great day reading!

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Saleh
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I ve ever enjoyed
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It wasn't that easy so don't be fooled by the title for dummies, NO you must really be smart to get the detialsinthat book. I ve red psychiatry as a physician but nothing like this wonderful enjoyable book. As every one knows psychiatry is not that quite enjoyable to read at least for me but this book I hardly recommend. Do you have children or work with them Don't hesitate just buy it!.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2017
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Good and useful info
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2019
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Good for my beginning career in child development
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4.0 out of 5 stars I like it.
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2013
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I am pediatric dentist so this book was a good help in understanding some aspects about child pshychology. The book is easy to understand and its samples are really illustrative.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2014
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It sure is a key to guid individuals who are passion about children and want to success their child's development thank you
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5.0 out of 5 stars A well organized resource.
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I have always liked having references. I guess it's the educator in me. When my children were young, I always had the latest edition of the PDR and many child development books. When I developed thyroid problems, I bought books explaining what I was dealing with. Child Psychology & Development for Dummies fills that need in me for reference material. I now have 4 grandchildren (one born just 15 hours ago!) and two more on the way. The oldest is 3 years 9 months. I decided I needed to up-date the books I have in my personal library. I have been impressed with the other Dummies books I have read/purchased.
I like this book. I like the way it is organized. There is a Contents at a Glance followed by the Table of Contents, which is way more detailed. There is an appendix which has the developmental milestones, broken down into Learning (language and thinking), Moving, and Interacting (socially and emotionally). This is a quick way to see if your child is where they should be. This appendix is followed by a 14 page index. All of this will make it very easy to look up any specific thing you are interested in knowing more about. This book is not designed to be read cover to cover, although you certainly can. The authors want to give you the big picture of what makes kids tick, but they also take a look at what can go wrong and how to face it. There are icons designed to grab your attention scattered throughout the book in the margins. They are to point out things the authors think are important, actions you can take, warnings about potential problems, and technical stuff.

This book is going to have a place of prominence in my library. I will refer to it whenever there is a question or concern about a child in my life. I will also use it to check and see if everything is going the way it should. If there are concerns, it won't be the only resource I turn to, but it will be one.
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Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for my degree
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2024
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Very good as a second book to have with my degree
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Hermione Coffin
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in Canada on January 25, 2021
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Love this book. You dont need to read the book cover to cover each chapter makes sense on their own. It helps add insight into WHY the children do or act the way they do in simple and easy to understand words.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Ok
Reviewed in Germany on December 7, 2018
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Wie der Titel sagt.
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1.0 out of 5 stars A general read
Reviewed in Singapore on June 7, 2023
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Nothing much in here. Everything is pretty general. Does not even scratch the surface of child psychology.
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Ann boldan
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2020
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A well written, very informative book.
Hopefully going to help me with my grandchildren
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