Robert Sylwester, author of more than 20 books on cognitive science, has written this latest book to help parents and educators understand children’s cognitive development and provide suggestions on how to nurture children to their full potential. A companion to The Adolescent Brain, this rich resource: - Examines the neurobiology of childhood, explaining the body/brain systems that develop during pregnancy, infancy, and childhood - Explores factors that can enhance or delay development, such as nutrition, family life, relationships, illness, intelligence, technology, creativity, and the arts - Provides practical suggestions to help adults promote healthy development and successful learning in the children they encounter - Includes a glossary of neurobiological terms A Child’s Brain helps parents and educators understand the biological, emotional, and neurological changes that occur during childhood so they can support children’s learning, socialization, and growth. INDICE: AcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIntroductionPart 1. Understanding Childhood1. Nature and Nurture: From Past to Present2. Mastering Movement: From Imitation to Exploration3. Brain Organization: From Input to Output4. Development and Growth: From Womb to WorldPart 2. Nurturing Childhood5. Nurturing: From Unconditional Love to Behavioral Limits6. Family and Friends: From Close to Loose Bonds7. Nutrition: From Necessary to Nice8. The Unexpected: From Joys and Toys to Fears and Tears9. Childhood Illness: From Short to Long Term10. Intelligence, Creativity, and the Arts: From What Is to What Could Be11. Home and Beyond Home: From Biology to Technology12: Preparing for Adolescence: From a Sheltered Childhood Toward an Autonomous AdulthoodGlossaryAppendix A: Neurons and Glial CellsAppendix B: Theories of Multiple IntelligencesPrint and Electronic References and Additional ResourcesIndex
- ISBN: 978-1-4129-6270-4
- Editorial: Corwin
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