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Child Behavior: From the Gesell Institute of Human Development

Frances L. Ilg, Louise Ames, and Sidney M. Baker

The long-awaited revision of the bestselling and definitive child care manual from the internationally renowned Gesell Institute of Human Behavior.

Child Behavior

The classic child care manual from the internationally renowned Gesell Institute

Since it was first published, Child Behavior has become classic reading for parents and professionals around the world. This authoritative guide offers the basics of child development, addressing exactly how children's bodies can affect their behavior. The authors not only discuss what to do to treat specific behavior problems but actually advise parents on how, in many instances, they can prevent many common and more serious problems. The authors' practical, accessible advice covers a variety of issues including:

Everyday activities such as eating, sleeping, and dreamsIntelligence and success in schoolStress and fearsRelationships with parents and siblingsDiscipline Talking about difficult subjects such as religion, death, adoption, and divorce What to do if further help is needed, with a full explanation of diagnostic tests and treatments

GenresPsychology

360 pages

English edition · First published 1992 by Harper Perennial · ISBN 9780060922764

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