Understanding children and young people : development from 5-18 years / Jennie Lindon.
| Author/creator | Lindon, Jennie |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London : Hodder Arnold, ©2007. |
| Description | 338 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 1. Children and young people in society -- Making sense of childhood and adolescence -- Growing up into adulthood -- 2. Personal identity and social networks -- Developing as an individual -- Relationships and social networks -- 3. Emotional development and well-being -- Making sense of feelings -- Emotional well-being -- Spiritual development -- 4. Change and transition -- The nature of change and transition -- Personal and family life -- Transitions created by services -- 5. Moral development and pro-social behaviour -- Moral values, reasoning and actions -- Encouraging pro-social behaviour -- Helping children guide their own behaviour -- 6. Developing the skills of communication -- Talking and listening -- Using skills of communication -- Understanding and using written language -- 7. Developing the skills of thinking -- The development of children as thinkers -- Supporting thinking skills -- Thinking and learning at school -- 8. Physical skills and healthy habits -- Physical development and play -- Risk and opportunities to learn -- Personal care and habits for health -- 9. Physical growth and development into young adulthood -- Physical growth and change -- Sexual awareness and attraction -- Relationships, sex and young parenthood -- 10. Taking care : from self-reliance towards independence -- Taking care of self and others -- Decisions, opinions and responsibilities -- Keeping safe -- 11. Vulnerability in childhood and adolescence -- Mental and emotional health -- The risks from social exclusion -- Serious threats to health and well-being -- Useful organisations and Websites. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 326-329) and index. |
| ISBN | 9780340939109 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0340939109 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HQ767.9 .L56 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |