Child Development: Early Stages
Through Age 12 will help you understand
how to work with and care for children
as they grow. It explains how children
develop physically, intellectually, socially,
and emotionally. Child Development:
Early Stages Through Age 12 will also help
you apply what you have learned to meet
children’s needs in the best possible ways.
Children are different from adults.
You need to know how children grow
and develop in order to work with
them effectively. This text begins by
explaining the study of children. It helps
you understand why studying child
development is important—whether you
become a parent, work in a child-related
fi eld, or just spend time with children.
Introduction
The text also discusses the choices and
preparation involved in becoming a parent.
This text takes you from the prenatal
stage through the child’s school-age stage
of development. The text presents the facts
and theories about the child’s development.
Many examples are provided to help you
apply this information when working with
children of all ages.
Child Development: Early Stages
Through Age 12 helps you explore how
family situations affect children. It explores
the special needs and concerns of children
with special needs. You will also learn
about ways to care for children, including
play activities, ways to keep children
healthy and safe, group programs, and
child-related careers.
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