Child Psychology 101: Personality Development, Nurture And Child Development,The Influence of School, Peers And Culture

Child Psychology 101

Child Psychology 101 is a guide for parents and anyone curious about how and why children think and behave the way they do. The guide starts by laying out the foundations of child psychology and stressing the importance of research in child development. You’ll learn about the contributions of giants like Freud, Piaget and Erikson to modern child psychology, and why their theories, while imperfect, endure to this day.
There are sections on the context of child psychology (social, cultural and socioeconomic) and on theories of personality and moral and cognitive development. The guide also covers the nurture vs. nature debate, or the influence of genetics vs. environment on shaping thought and behavior. Learn how raising happy and successful children starts with an understanding of individual as well as universal characteristics, and that the “best” parenting style is the one customized to each child’s personality.
A preview of the book:

• Why Child Psychology is Important


• What Is Child Psychology?


• Developmental Psychology


• The Context of Child Psychology


• Nature and Child Development


• Genetics and Parenting


• “Good” Kids and “Bad” Kids


• Genes and Stress


• Orchids and Dandelions


• Nurture and Child Development


• Theories of Personality Development