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Pillemer, Karl, Ed.; McCartney, Kathleen, Ed. – 1991
Using an interdisciplinary perspective that combines research in psychology, sociology, and anthropology, this book examines the composition and role of the family with respect to young children, adolescents, and adult children of elderly parents. Following a preface discussing the major themes of the book--parent-child attachment, transitions and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adult Children, Attachment Behavior, Children
Camerer, M. C. Gore – 1994
This book offers parents an understanding of the nature and role of adolescent friendship. Chapter 1 presents an introduction to the topic of friendship and examines the benefits and characteristics of friendship, types of love, attachment styles, and contextual features that affect friendship. Chapter 2 discusses friendship stages across the…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Adults, Attachment Behavior
Levy, Terry M.; Orlans, Michael – 1998
Attachment is the deep and enduring connection established between a child and caregiver in the first few years of life. It profoundly influences every component of the human condition: mind, body, emotions, relationships, and values. Children lacking secure attachments with caregivers experience many difficulties in life and may grow up to be…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Behavior Disorders, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Health
Gowen, Jean Wixson; Nebrig, Judith Brennan – 2002
Noting that during the first 2 years of life, children form attachments with caregivers that profoundly affect their emotional lives, this book presents a relationship-based reflective approach to help professionals who work with families of young children to nurture those crucial bonds, giving parents the support and guidance they need. The book…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Child Development, Child Rearing, Early Experience
Siegel, Daniel J. – 1999
This book synthesizes information from a range of scientific disciplines, including neuroscience, developmental psychology, and psychiatry, to explore the idea that the mind emerges at the interface of interpersonal experience and the structure and function of the brain. Each chapter explores a major domain of human experience. Following an…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Brain, Child Development, Cognitive Processes
Geiger, Brenda – 1996
This study compares affiliative and attachment behaviors of nontraditional fathers who are their infant's primary caregivers, secondary caregiving fathers, and primary and secondary caregiving mothers. Subjects were 28 mobile infants and their middle-class American parents. In half of the families, the father was the primary caregiver; in the…
Descriptors: Affection, Attachment Behavior, Child Rearing, Comparative Analysis
Archer, Caroline – 1999
Based on the view that every adopted child will have been exposed to psychological pain as a result of separation or other hurtful experiences, this book examines issues relating to adoption, attachment, and child development. The book offers guidance to adoptive and foster parents on helping their children through separation, loss, and trauma in…
Descriptors: Adopted Children, Adoptive Parents, Attachment Behavior, Brain
Hopkins-Best, Mary – 1997
Based on concern about the lack of information on adopting toddlers, this book examines the special needs of adopted toddlers and their adoptive parents. Chapter 1, "Why Write a Book on Toddler Adoption?" details the lack of information on the difficulties of adopted toddlers in forming attachments and parents' child rearing…
Descriptors: Adopted Children, Adoption, Adoptive Parents, Agencies
Saracho, Olivia N., Ed.; Spodek, Bernard, Ed. – 2003
Recently, children's play has gained considerable attention, and important concerns have emerged. The volume presents a review and critical analysis of the research and theoretical knowledge on the educational play of young children. The chapters reflect a range of philosophies on various aspects of children's play. Each chapter includes a review…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Children, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style
Silberg, Jackie – 1993
Aimed at parents with infants, this book is a collection of 250 simple, fun-filled games that can be played with children up to the age of 1. The games have been categorized into the following eight types: (1) growing and learning games; (2) special bonding games; (3) kitchen games; (4) laughing and having fun games; (5) art and singing games; (6)…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Childrens Games, Developmental Tasks, Exploratory Behavior
Klaus, Marshall H., Ed.; And Others – 1982
The process by which parents become attached to their infants was the focus of a roundtable discussion. Participating were students of the attachment process in various animal species, as well as clinicians and researchers, from various disciplines, engaged in studying the development of attachment in parents of normal infants, parents of…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Attachment Behavior, Behavior Problems, Birth
Howes, Carollee; And Others – 1992
This book examines the developmental functions of social pretend play (SPP), asserting that SPP is salient in the formation of both social interaction skills and friendships from the toddler period into middle childhood. Part 1 discusses the mastery of the communication of meaning in SPP and presents three studies on the relationship between…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Behavioral Science Research, Child Abuse, Children
Sroufe, L. Alan – 1996
Written for researchers and clinicians, this book integrates key perspectives in order to illuminate common beliefs about core processes of emotional development. The book is divided into three parts. Part 1 discusses the nature of emotional development. Topics covered here include: (1) questions relevant in a developmental assessment of emotions;…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Attachment Behavior, Behavior Development, Cognitive Development
Spock, Benjamin – 2001
Compiling essays authored by Benjamin Spock and published in popular magazines, this book examines the emotional and physical needs of infants and toddlers. The chapters are: (1) "Communicating with Your Baby: Reading Your Baby's Cues," including information on crying, motor behavior, squealing, and parents' responses; (2) "Parents'…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Child Development, Child Rearing, Childhood Needs
Honig, Alice Sterling – 2002
Noting that research and clinical findings confirm the connection to later emotional well-being of a secure attachment between each infant or young child and a warm, stable adult, this book addresses aspects of attachment important for caregivers of infants and toddlers. The book focuses on those aspects of attachment caregivers need to understand…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Caregivers, Child Development
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