The Six Stages Of Parenthood [Paperback]

Ellen Galinsky (Author)

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Publication Date: January 22, 1987

Almost all books for parents focus on the way children develop. Ellen Galinsky, instead, writes about how parents develop. Drawing on the work in adult development of Erik Erikson and Daniel Levinson, she describes six distinct stages in the life of a parent: the image-making that occurs during pregnancy; the nurturing role that swallows parents up from birth through the first couple of years; the authority parents must develop as small children show independence; the interpretive stage when parents explain the world and their values to school-age children; the interdependent stage when teenagers challenge authority; and the departure years when parents let go and take stock of their accomplishments and failures.

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About the Author

Ellen Galinsky has been on the faculty of Bank Street College of Education in New York City for over twenty years. She directs many national and international research projects there and is a consultant on child and adult development to day-care programs, corporations, and the media. She is the author of The New Extended Family, Family Matters in the Preschool Years, and Beginnings.

Product Details

• Paperback: 364 pages
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley (January 22, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201105292
• ISBN-13: 978-0201105292
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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Ellen Galinsky, president and cofounder of the Families and Work Institute, helped establish the field of work and family life at Bank Street College of Education, where she was on the faculty for twenty-five years. At the institute, she continues to conduct seminal research on the changing workforce and changing family. Her more than forty books and reports include Ask the Children: The Breakthrough Study That Reveals How to Succeed at Work and Parenting and the now-classic The Six Stages of Parenthood. She has received numerous honorary degrees and awards, including the 2004 Distinguished Achievement Award from Vassar College. She served as the elected president of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and was elected a fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources in 2005. She holds a Master of Science degree in child development and education from Bank Street College of Education and a Bachelor of Arts degree in child study from Vassar College. A popular keynote speaker, she was a presenter at the White House Conference on Child Care in 1997 and on Teenagers in 2000. She is featured regularly in the media, including appearances on Good Morning America, World News Tonight, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable insights on parenting for educators & other involved adults, May 19, 2010

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I purchased this book because I needed it for a school report. I am studying to become an early childhood educator.
Ms. Galinsky's book was so insightful that, instead of just reading what I needed for my report (about 20% of it) I read it cover to cover.
For anyone who works with children (and, consequently) their parents, this book provides excellent insights.
Anyone who works with children knows just how much of an impact their parents and home life make on the child's progress.
This book enables the reader to learn the nature of the challenges a parent is facing from pregnancy through the "empty nest" stage.
I am certain I will refer to this book again and again. . .
While there are many books about parenting, this is the first book about "parents" that I have seen, and it is well worth a read.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, September 13, 2011

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This book is so interesting and is definitely relevant to everyday life. Even if you aren't a parent, it's important to know about these different stages.

4.0 out of 5 stars the six stages of parenthood, August 4, 2010

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Rhonda L. Teague "Rhonda L. Teague" (Jackson, MS USA) - See all my reviews
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I use this as a reference resource for our child care parents i.e. in conversation and lending library.