Ages and Stages: A Parent's Guide to Normal Childhood Development (Paperback)

by Charles E. Schaefer (Author), Theresa Foy DiGeronimo (Author) "Although many forces shape a child's level of emotional competence (such as genetics and environmental factors), it is now well known that the parent-child relationship..." (more)
Key Phrases: consequential thinking, family and peer relationships, Build Problem-Solving Skills, Help Children Deal, Help Children Develop Friendships (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"...succeeds in its aim of providing accessible information and practical advice..." (Jnl of Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Vol 7(4))

Product Description
A comprehensive parent’s guide to your child’s psychological development from birth through age 10 Written in an engaging, practical style, Ages and Stages offers you the benefits of the most current research on child development, featuring helpful tips and techniques to foster your child’s maturation. Charles Schaefer and Theresa Foy DiGeronimo tell you what behaviors you can expect as your child grows and how you can help him or her to advance to the next level of development. They include numerous examples, stories, and activities you can use immediately to positively influence your child’s development. The book’s structure (divided into four stages of child development—birth to 18 months, 18 to 36 months, 36 months to age six, and six to ten years) allows you to monitor your child’s progress, identify the reasons for emotional and psychological differences in siblings, and even determine how your parenting strategies should change as your child grows.

• Covers all five areas of psychological health—emotional, cognitive, friendship/relationships, personal growth, and morality
• Filled with easy-to-follow Do’s and Don’ts, plus fun activities and exercises to encourage your child’s development
• Helps you assess if and when your child may need professional intervention

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (August 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471370878
• ISBN-13: 978-0471370871
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #25,326 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #6 in	Books > Health, Mind & Body > Exercise & Fitness > Pregnancy
  #8 in	Books > Nonfiction > Social Sciences > Sociology > Children

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for what's "normal"!, August 22, 2001

By A Customer

This book is great for sorting through what's normal age appropriate behavior and what's not. It helped put my mind to ease! It's grouped into four stages; 0-18 months, 18-36 months, 36 months to 3 years, and 6-10 years. Under each stage are sections on Emotional Health, Cognitive Development, Family and Peer Pressure, Personal Growth and Character Formation. It gives tips on how to encourage development in the different areas, too, which I found helpful. It has a very "positive parenting" feel to it!

25 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Ages and Stages, February 23, 2004

By	Jean Boucher (http://www.1funnymagician.com) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an average book. I personnaly don't think it worth the price. I think it depends on what you are looking for. If you are looking for development of your child, I suggest that you read Louise Bates Ames serie: Your one-year-old, Your Two-year-old, etc. even if it is a little bit outdated.

If you are lokking for discipline, then I recommend: Kid Cooperation: How to Stop Yelling, Nagging and Pleading and Get Kids to Cooperate. By far the best parenting book that I have read.

------------------------------------------------------------
Jean Boucher is an international comedy magician

...

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Handbook, October 26, 2005

By	Amy J. Cha Fong "smart shopper" (Morrsitown, NJ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is good at summing up the different stages your child's development. Every age of your child's life has milestones and challenges. This book helps parents to keep things in perspective and helps reduce the stress of parenthood.