The Young Child: Development From Prebirth Through Age Eight

This book discusses major developmental theories as they relate to physical, psychosocial, and cognitive domains. This book addresses the latest information on early biological and psychological experiences on brain growth and neurological development, contemporary health and well-being issues in childhood, cultural perspectives on child development, childhood mental health issues, early learning and literacy development, changing demographics and the social and political systems influencing families and children, and the changing dynamics of child care and early education. For educators and child care professionals in early childhood education and development.