Child Development for Child Care and Protection Workers 2/e

Acknowledgements. Foreword. David Howe, University of East Anglia, UK.; 1. Framework for understanding child development.; 2. Developing relationships.; 3. Parenting and care-giving.; 4. Resilience and vulnerability.; 5. Protective factors and adversity.; 6. Early years.; 7. School years.; 8. Adolescence.; 9. Stress and support in the lives of children facing adversity. References. Index.

The second edition of this highly regarded book is most welcome. The chapters, written by experts in the field, will assist those working with children and young people to understand key developmental processes. The practical approach used throughout this book will also ensure practitioners are well equipped to undertake child-centred assessments and identify appropriate interventions.