Positive child guidance /

Miller, Darla Ferris.

Positive child guidance / Darla Ferris Miller. - 8th edition, Student edition. - Boston, MA, USA : Cengage Learning, [2016]. - xxv, 360 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.

7th edition published: Belmont, CA : Wadsworth, c2013.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The book provides insight into children's efforts to understand their own emerging needs and feelings while coping with adult expectations. The author outlines workable steps for creating a cooperative, respectful community of children and adults, with special emphasis on sensitivity to cultural needs, cultural differences, and developmentally appropriate practice. You'll also find a range of practical, effective, and flexible guidance strategies based on principles of straightforward communication and assertiveness. This new edition includes critical advances in research and addresses the cultural trends that are changing the way babies and children are cared for today.

9781305088993


Child rearing--United States.
Child development--United States.
Child psychology--United States.
Parenting--United States.

HQ 769 / .M613 2016