A to Z Guide to Your Child's Behavior

Identifies more than two hundred of the most common behavioral and developmental stages of children ages zero to twelve, providing specific strategies and suggestions for dealing with problems. Original.

Arranged in dictionary format, this guide defines more than 200 terms relating to childhood behavior. Entries range in length from very brief (for terms such as pica or rocking ) to several pages (for entries like anxiety or aggression ) , but in all cases the authors define the behavior and identify its normal occurrence. In some cases, the definitions lead to short sections on problem-solving and references for further reading. Although full-length books are available on many of the topics found here (e.g., autism, reactions to parental divorce), this volume succeeds as a quick reference on appropriate social behavior for children under the age of 13. Its value lies in its ability to reassure parents that certain behaviors, even if they are not acceptable, fall into a range of normal responses for children. Recommended for parenting collections.
- Kay Brodie, Chesapeake Coll., Wye Mills, Md.
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