Child and Adolescent Studies Books
Wise Words: How Susan Isaacs Changed Parenting
"Harassed" writes: "Your answers to correspondents are exceedingly clear, and when I read them I say, `That is just the answer I should think of', though I believe I should have great difficulty when... (more)
Dyslexia and Literacy: Theory and Practice
A comprehensive introduction suitable for all professionals who need to know about dyslexia in children. The book starts with five chapters covering the various theoretical perspectives and then... (more)
Bringing Up a Boy: The Men They Will Become
How should we bring up boys? How can we understand and get on better with them? Eli H. Newberger is a distinguished paediatricians, and in this book he shows us how to nurture, encourage and... (more)
The Reading Bug: And How You Can Help Your Child to Catch It
Written in a humorous style, this book explains how readers can open the world through a love of books. The author has cut through the jargon and the controversies to reveal the simple truths which... (more)
Coping with Depression in Young People: A Guide for Parents
Knowing how to deal with a teen in emotional turmoil is a daunting task for any parent. Offering parents sensible advice on distinguishing between ordinary adolescent ups and downs and depression,... (more)
Letting go as children grow: From early intimacy to full independence - a parent's guide
This text explains why the sooner parents understand and accept their children's stages and phases, the easier life becomes. All children want (more)
Play in child development and psychotherapy: Toward empirically supported practice
An effort to place play therapy on a firmer empirical foundation, this book applies a contemporary understanding of the role of play in child development to the work of mental health professionals... (more)
Including children 3-11 with physical disabilities: Practical guidance for mainstream schools
A guide to help teachers successfully include children with physical disabilities in mainstream classrooms. Topics covered include: planning for inclusion; understanding different kinds of physical... (more)
Supporting children with post-traumatic stress disorder: A practical guide for teachers and professionals
It is estimated that at any one time around 135,000 school children are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This book provides teachers and support staff with the information they... (more)