Raising Kids in the 21st Century

An easy-to-read guide on raising emotionally healthy children that is based on sound psychological research. The book’s format makes it a good choice for students, parents, or practitioners. Focuses on seven key areas of child development in raising psychologically healthy children Paints an overall picture of the skills children need to become functioning adults through translating the latest scientific research into workable guidelines Explores how early cognitive and social development is linked to universal issues of tolerance, sexism, and racism Written in a language suitable for the student or general reader A useful resource for clinicians to share with families under their care

Preface. 1. Raising Kids in the 21st Century. 2. Early Cognitive Growth. 3. Cognitive Growth Outside of the Home. 4. A Part of the Family: How Belonging Promotes Growth. 5. Social Growth and Peer Relationships. 6. Well-Armed: Transmitting Values to Children. 7. Fun Raising. 8. Tolerance and Social Activism. Appendix A. General Resources. Appendix B. Books for Children. Appendix C. Books for Adults. Notes. References.