Raising kids in the 21st century : the science of psychological health for children

An easy-to-read guide on raising emotionally healthy children that is based on sound psychological research. The bookвЂTMs format makes it a good choice for students, parents, or practitioners. Focuses on seven key areas of child development in raising psychologically healthy children Paints an overall picture of the skills children need to become functioning adults through translating the latest scientific research into workable guidelines Explores how early cognitive and social development is linked to universal issues of tolerance, sexism, and racism Written in a language suitable for the student or general reader A useful resource for clinicians to share with families under their care

Dr. Sharon Hall highlights seven key areas of child development in creating this reader-friendly guide to raising psychologically healthy children. Much is known in the academic sphere about the socialization of healthy children, yet these ideas are rarely made readily accessible to a broader audience. This book paints an overall picture of the skills children need to become healthy adults. It offers research on the connections between cognitive development and social competency and emphasizes the impact of strong relationships and personal responsibility on positive outcomes for children. A child’s temperament and ability to self-regulate responses, as well as the gender differences in psychological health are examined. Dr. Hall also explores risk and protective factors that contribute to resilience in children.

This easy- to-read volume is based on sound psychological science, making it ideal for parents, teachers, students, or clinicians working with families.

This book distills what is known about raising psychologically healthy children into a book aimed at parents and teachers. It looks at cognitive growth in and outside the home, the importance of belonging, social growth and peer relationships, transmitting values to children, fun-raising and tolerance and social activism Raising kids in the 21st century Early cognitive growth Cognitive growth outside of the home A part of the family : how belonging promotes growth Social growth and peer relationships Well-armed : transmitting values to children Fun-raising Tolerance and social activism. In this timely, important, and engagingly written book, Hall presents cutting-edge information about how to promote positive development among children and adolescents. This book is a vital resource for parents, practitioners, and students of human development