Contents XV
Section 9-2
Being a Responsible
Caregiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Who Are the Caregivers?
. . . . . .217
Characteristics of
Responsible Caregivers
. . . . . .218
Responsibilities of Caregivers
. .221
Resources for Caregivers
. . . . . .222
Employment Opportunities
for Caregivers
. . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Th e Role of Society in
Protecting Children’s Rights
. .226
Chapter 10
Development
Across the Lifespan
. . . . .230
Section 10-1
Growth and Development . .231
Factors Infl uencing Growth
. . .232
Types of Growth
. . . . . . . . . . . .234
Patterns of Growth and
Development
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
Th eories of Growth and
Development
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Section 10-2
Infants, Toddlers,
and Preschoolers . . . . . . . . . .241
Newborn Babies
. . . . . . . . . . . .241
Infants
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
Toddlers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Preschoolers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Children with Special Needs
. . .249
Section 10-3
Children Age 6 Through 12 .252
Physical Development
. . . . . . . .253
Intellectual Development
. . . . .254
Social-Emotional Development
.255
Section 10-4
Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256
Physical Development
. . . . . . . .257
Intellectual Development
. . . . .258
Social-Emotional Development
.259
Section 10-5
Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262
Young Adults
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262
Middle Adults
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .263
Older Adults
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
Chapter 11
Caring for Children
. . . . .274
Section 11-1
Meeting Children’s Needs . .275
Serving Food
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Choosing Clothes
. . . . . . . . . . .277
Creating a Healthy and
Safe Environment
. . . . . . . . . .277
Providing Stimulating
Activities
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
Section 11-2
Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285
Communicating with Children
.286
Developmentally
Appropriate Guidance
. . . . . . .287
Guidance Techniques
. . . . . . . .287
Parenting Styles
. . . . . . . . . . . .290
Helping Children
Develop Independence
and Responsibility
. . . . . . . . . .290
Helping Children
Overcome Fears
. . . . . . . . . . . .291