Child Behavior: The Classic Child Care Manual from the Gesell Institute of Human Development [Paperback]

Frances L. Ilg (Author), Louise Bates Ames (Author), Sidney M. Baker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 26, 1992

The long-awaited revision of the bestselling and definitive child care manual from the internationally renowned Gesell Institute of Human Behavior.

Child Behavior

The classic child care manual from the
internationally renowned Gesell Institute

Since it was first published, Child Behavior has become classic reading for parents and professionals around the world. This authoritative guide offers the basics of child development, addressing exactly how children's bodies can affect their behavior. The authors not only discuss what to do to treat specific behavior problems but actually advise parents on how, in many instances, they can prevent many common and more serious problems. The authors' practical, accessible advice covers a variety of issues including:

• Everyday activities such as eating, sleeping, and dreams
• Intelligence and success in school
• Stress and fears
• Relationships with parents and siblings
• Discipline
• Talking about difficult subjects such as religion, death, adoption, and divorce
• What to do if further help is needed, with a full explanation of diagnostic tests and treatments

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About the Author

Frances L. Ilg, M.D., and Louise Bates Ames, Ph.D., cofounded the Gesell Institute of Child Development (now named the Gesell Institute of Human Development) in 1950 to continue the groundbreaking work of the late Dr. Arnold Gesell. Sidney Baker, M.D., became director of the institute in 1978. Ilg and Ames are the coauthors of several books, including Gesell Institute's Child from One to Six, The Child from Five to Ten, and The Years from Ten to Sixteen.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; Revised edition (February 26, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060922761
• ISBN-13: 978-0060922764
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,212 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Frances L. Ilg, M.D., and Louise Bates Ames, Ph.D., cofounded the Gesell Institute of Child Development (now named the Gesell Institute of Human Development) in 1950 to continue the groundbreaking work of the late Dr. Arnold Gesell. Sidney Baker, M.D., became director of the institute in 1978. Ilg and Ames are the coauthors of several books, including Gesell Institute's Child from One to Six, The Child from Five to Ten, and The Years from Ten to Sixteen.

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116 of 119 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference book for parents. Has all the answers., November 2, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Child Behavior: The Classic Child Care Manual from the Gesell Institute of Human Development (Paperback)

With four children and seven grandchildren, Gesell Institute's CHILD BEHAVIOR has become our constant reference guide. The book's "Ages and Stages" section was one we always anxiously referred to when one of our children was doing something unusual. It was reassuring to us to find out they were each very normal for their age. In fact, it almost seemed like the particular section had been written after observing what our kids were doing at that specific stage in their development. Today it is not unusual for one of our children to call us with a question they have about their kids. Even though our original copy is over 35 years old, the examples and descriptions still fit. Many things may have changed over the years, but children seem to develop and react similarly to specific situations. Just take one look at our tattered copy and you will see that this has been a well-used reference book in our home and we recommend it to any parent or grandparent.

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this book was recommended by my best friend, December 7, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Child Behavior: The Classic Child Care Manual from the Gesell Institute of Human Development (Paperback)

this book has been 100% on the mark foretelling stages in my niece's development. she is 4 years old now and the book has been her parents best guide. a much better book than the "what to expect" series.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "MUST"- to know what makes your children tick and why, October 21, 1997

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This review is from: Child behavior: From the Gesell Institute of Human Development (Paperback)

I bought "Child Behavior" in 1990. I read about it from a magazine. "Child Behavior" gives advice on problems of child behavior, from age 4 weeks to ten years. This book has helped me stay ahead of every stage my children would soon enter. I would read about a stage not believing it would happen, the WHAM! there they go! When I heard my first "I HATE YOU!" I didn't have a breakdown feeling like I was the worst parent in the world. Instead, I cracked up laughing to myself because I had read about this stage and couldn't imagine my children actually saying this! "Child Behavior" has kept me ahead of every stage and makes me feel like a great parent because I am prepared. My children appreciate this, because then I don't freak out thinking no other children act this way! People see me react to these stages thinking I have a lot of patience. I explain to them, I am just prepared from reading "Child Behavior."