Ages and Stages 1st (first) edition Text Only

by Charles E. Schaefer

A comprehensive parent’s guide to your child’s psychological development from birth through age 10 Written in an engaging, practical style, Ages and Stages offers you the benefits of the most current research on child development, featuring helpful tips and techniques to foster your child’s maturation. Charles Schaefer and Theresa Foy DiGeronimo tell you what behaviors you can expect as your child grows and how you can help him or her to advance to the next level of development. They include numerous examples, stories, and activities you can use immediately to positively influence your child’s development. The book’s structure (divided into four stages of child development—birth to 18 months, 18 to 36 months, 36 months to age six, and six to ten years) allows you to monitor your child’s progress, identify the reasons for emotional and psychological differences in siblings, and even determine how your parenting strategies should change as your child grows. Covers all five areas of psychological health—emotional, cognitive, friendship/relationships, personal growth, and morality Filled with easy-to-follow Do’s and Don’ts, plus fun activities and exercises to encourage your child’s development Helps you assess if and when your child may need professional intervention

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Education, Audiobook, Reference

Unknown Binding

First published August 15, 2000

Reviews

[Laura Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was pretty good, some good information in some parts, but also some equally useless information (for me at least.) but it was satisfying to see that Adalind is exactly where she should be developmentally (ahead in most cases) and that I am already done by most of the things suggested to help your child develop into a nice well rounded kid!

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

3/5 stars. Physical book. A child and adolescent psychiatrist at work recommended this book to me. It was a solid read. I am grateful I have done nearly all the things needed to have a well-developed and well-rounded child.

[David McNamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick, easy way to understand what drives the child as well as dealing with their behaviors.
I'll definitely be picking this one up again someday.
Audiobook.

[Cornelia · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't particularly liked the tone, and it feels a bit outdated. Surely there are better books out there.

[Toby · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think that the audiobook was heavily abridged. The book is a wonderful overview of a lot of the developmental stages of children 0-9 years old. As such, since it is a brief overview, it reads more like a summary than a detailed book. However, I do agree with most of the pieces of advice and perspectives. I don't often read child rearing books, and when I do, I find the modern perspective doesn't agree with me too much, but this book aligned pretty well and also had some good tidbits to learn too. Worth a read.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

If, unlike me, you are not planning to read a bazillion parenting books, and are looking for maybe one that covers most of the information a parent really needs to know about child development (without having any particular agenda to push about discipline) this might be the book for you. Reads like the hand-outs my pediatrician gives out after check-ups. Good, but a little boring for me, at this point.

[Terri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this book and pick it up when one of my kids are going through some type of transitional phase. Since Alex has moved into the "OMG! Where is my Mommy stage" or "OMG! Why can't you understand what I'm trying to tell you!" I needed to pull it back out!

[Anne Lara · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked that it went through different age categories and talked about the child's development, but I thought it was really preachy and sometimes hypocritical. I didn't jive with some of the "get your baby to be independent at 6 months" rhetoric.

[Brooke]

Giving me a better perspective, for now!

[Katie]

The advice part is a little simple, but it does a great job of explaining the developmental process without being dumbed down or hard to understand.

[Kristin M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book, I refer back to it often

[Beth E · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good things to think about in each age group.

[Lisampinto · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great insight.

[Micahlibris · Rating 2 out of 5]

Probably only useful if you're completely uneducated about early childhood development.

[Edgar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good stuff to keep in mind. Parents are in control and it's their job to show their child how to have self-control, too. Nature is strong, but the human will can sometimes be stronger.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It was really insightful. I learned some things & it made me re-evaluate a few things too.