Full Description
Using a process approach, this in-depth introduction to parenting children from birth through adulthood includes theories and practical strategies for establishing secure and close emotional relationships with children. The book focuses on two basic tasks of parenting: creating close emotional relationships and establishing effective limits for children. Each chapter includes a section on the joys of parenting.
Contents
Preface Foreword PART IPARENTING Chapter 1: Parenting Is a Process Chapter 2: Theories of Development and Strategies of Parenting Chapter 3: Cultural Influences on Parenting Chapter 4: Establishing Close Emotional Relationships with Children Chapter 5: Shaping and Modifying Children's Behavior PART II: Parenting Infants: The Years from Birth to Two Chapter 8: Parenting in Early Childhood: The Years from Two to Five Chapter 9: Parenting Elementary School Children Chapter 10: Parenting Early Adolescents Chapter 11: Parenting Late Adolescents Chapter 12: Parenting Adult Children PART III: PARENTING IN VARYING LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES Chapter 13: Parenting and Working Chapter 14: Parenting in Diverse Family Structures Chapter 15: Parenting at Times of Trauma Conclusion Notes Glossary Index
