1st Edition
Parents and Grandparents as Teachers Supporting Child Development from Infancy through Age 8
About the Authors
Introduction
PART I. EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL LEARNING
1. Parents and Grandparents as Partners
2. Infancy: Trust and Social Awareness
3. Family Conversations and Child Language
4. Play and Child Development
PART II. EARLY LEARNING AT HOME
5. Young Children Learn About the Internet
6. Watching Television with Children and Asking Them Questions
7. Child Thinking and Cognitive Development
8. The Influence of Media on Children
PART III. MOTIVATION AND SCHOOLING
9. Goals and Priorities During Childhood
10. Tutoring for Literacy and School Achievement
11. Praise, Encouragement and Motivation
12. Sometimes I Like to Play by Myself
PART IV. MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
13. Conflicts and Learning to Get Along
14. Relationships with Parents and Peers
15. Fears of Parents and Children
16. Self-Control, Resilience and Patience
PART V. THE VALUE OF GRANDPARENTS
17. Grandparent Goals and Expectations
18. Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren
19. Grandparents Giving and Seeking Family Advice
20. Grandparent Strengths and Cultural Diversity
Biography
Paris S. Strom is Professor of Educational Psychology at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. He currently teaches child, adolescent, and adult development courses to undergraduate and graduate college students and has worked with high school students in the public schools. In addition, he has published over 100 journal articles and books about learning and teaching throughout the lifespan.
Robert D. Strom is Professor Emeritus of Educational Psychology at Arizona State University and Director of the Office of Parent Development International. He taught in public schools of Minnesota and Michigan before becoming Professor of Psychology and Education at Ohio State University. His teaching, writing and research have focused on the lifespan and mental health. He is the author of over 400 publications.
