Beginnings: A Guide to Child Psychology and Development for Parents of 0-5-year-olds

The book "BEGINNINGS: A Modern Month-by-Month Reference Guide for Parents of 0-5-Year-olds" is a comprehensive guide to child psychology and development. It covers topics such as physical growth, brain development, sleep, social development, temperament, memory, learning, language acquisition, early literacy skills, play, and optimal brain development.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Pre-order Sarah Ockwell-Smith's Essential Guide to Child Psychology and Development

"BEGINNINGS" is a modern, month-by-month reference guide for parents of children aged 0-5. It aims to address all the concerns and questions parents have about their baby's, toddler's, and preschooler's physical and psychological development.

The book covers various topics, including:

• How a baby grows and develops, month by month, during pregnancy


• Physical development, month by month, in the newborn period


• Brain development from birth to five years


• How sleep develops and changes throughout the first five years


• The development of self and personality


• Social development, attachment, and peer relationships


• Temperaments and the development of emotion regulation


• The development of memory


• Current and classic theories in child psychology


• Learning to sit, crawl, cruise, and walk.


• Language acquisition and early literacy skills


• Early mark-making - learning to draw and form letters


• Schemas - how children learn about the world around them.


• Food preferences and eating experiences in early childhood


• Play - including suggestions for entertainment at each age


• How parents and carers can encourage optimal brain development

Written by renowned child psychologist Sarah Ockwell-Smith, "BEGINNINGS" provides valuable insights and practical advice to help parents navigate the exciting journey of parenthood. With its comprehensive coverage and expert guidance, this book is a must-have resource for every parent who wants to give their children the best possible start in life.

Pre-order your copy today and get ready to embark on a journey of understanding and nurturing your child's development!

Weight: 366g
Dimension: 152 x 233 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349431284