Healy, Jane M.

Your Child's Growing Mind: Brain Development and Learning from Birth to Adolescence

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ISBN 13:
9780767916158
author:
Healy, Jane M.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Broadway Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2004
Pages:
432
Dimensions:
14 x 2.7 x 21 centimetres (0.38
Genre:
Psychology
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£17.13

Description

Your Child's Growing Mind: Understanding Brain Development and Learning from Birth to Adolescence by Jane Healy offers a comprehensive guide to understanding children's mental development. This updated edition explores the latest scientific research, providing practical suggestions for parents and teachers to support healthy growth and learning. The book delves into the roots of emotion, intelligence, and creativity, shedding light on how brain development influences academic success. Dr. Healy addresses pressing issues such as learning disabilities, ADHD, and the impact of electronic media, offering valuable insights and advice on how to help children develop motivation, attention, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. From infancy to adolescence, this book provides a thorough understanding of childhood development, helping parents and educators navigate the complex process of supporting young minds.

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