xiv 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 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 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 285 Developmentally Appropriate Guidance 287 Guidance Techniques 287 Parenting Styles 290 Helping Children Develop Independence and Responsibility 290 Helping Children Overcome Fears 291 Unit Five Unit Five Wellness and Nutrition Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Health and Fitness 298 Section 12-1 Your Health and Wellness 299 Th e Importance of Good Health 300 Being Physically Active 300