Early Development

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood: How Young Minds Grow and Learn is an in-depth resource for parents, educators, and caregivers who want to understand how children think, learn, and develop during their most important years. From birth through the preschool years, a child’s brain experiences rapid growth, building the foundation for language, memory, problem-solving, creativity, and emotional regulation. This comprehensive guide explains each stage of cognitive development and provides practical strategies to support children at home, in school, and within their communities. ...

Full of clear, straightforward steps, guiding principles, and useful techniques backed by neuroscience and research, Dr. Mona Delahooke provides practical methods so that all childhood providers can better support the social and emotional lives of children and families. This book will provide valuable tools to nurture relationships, measure progress, reduce child stress, address challenging behaviors, and promote self-regulation.

Unlock the Science of Human Growth, Learning, and Adaptation Across the Lifespan. How do genetics, environment, and culture shape who we become from our very first breath to late adulthood? Whether you are a student, educator, mental health practitioner, or curious reader, understanding human development is key to understanding human nature itself. Foundations of Developmental Psychology provides a comprehensive, engaging, and modern exploration of human growth across the entire physical, cognitive, and socioemotional spectrum. Inside This Comprehensive Guide, You Will Discover: Core ...

This e-book provides practising teachers, reading specialists, and speech–language pathologists with an integrated approach to language and literacy development in early childhood. It explores how children learn to talk, play using language, become literate and make meaning from birth through to pre-school years and later to primary grades. It explores the connection between language acquisition and how this sets the stage for later literacy development. Chapters address formative early experiences such as speaking, hearing, listening, reading and professional development for literacy ...

Dr. James Papandrea introduces you to all the major theologians, philosophers, and martyrs of the early Christian church and explains the theological principles that guided the Church from the New Testament era through the apologists, and, ultimately, to the development of the major doctrines. He uniquely situates the teachings of the early Church Fathers against the social and cultural context of the Roman Empire and its relationship to the Church.

This enduring classic of educational thought offers teachers and parents deep, original insight into the nature of early learning. John Holt was the first to make clear that, for small children, "learning is as natural as breathing." In this delightful yet profound book, he looks at how we learn...

Clinical neuropsychologist and learning disorder expert Dr. Katie Davis offers a new, illuminating approach to child development, helping you to support your child through their challenges—without leaping to a diagnosis. As parents, we want nothing more than our child to thrive in each stage...

New York Times Bestseller The Future is Emotionally Intelligent From two early childhood experts, an essential guidebook that empowers parents to help their little ones navigate their big feelings—including tantrums, outbursts, and separation anxiety—while laying the groundwork for a...

What if you could support your baby’s brain, body, and emotional development before they are even born? From the moment of conception through the end of the first year, your baby’s growth is nothing short of miraculous. However, navigating the overwhelming flood of parenting advice, myth-filled forum posts, and dense medical jargon can leave you feeling uncertain. Prenatal and Infant Development bridges the gap between complex developmental science and practical everyday parenting. This comprehensive guide translates clinical research into actionable steps, giving you a clear roadmap to...

Unlock the developmental roots behind childhood behavioral struggles with this calming, practical parenting guide. Whether you are navigating daily classroom meltdowns, clumsy motor skills, or sensory processing challenges, finding the right support often feels overwhelming. Discover a...

OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD The perennial favorite for parents who want to get their kids to sleep with ease—now in its fifth edition, fully revised and updated, with a new step-by-step guide for a good night’s sleep. Dr. Marc Weissbluth’s step-by-step regimen for instituting...

Bloomsbury presents The Hundred Languages of Children, edited by Carolyn Edwards, Lella Gandini, and George Forman, read by Christopher Ragland. Why does the city of Reggio Emilia in northern Italy feature one of the best public systems of early education in the world? This book documents the...

The sweeping oral saga surrounds the birth of Christianity and the very personal story of Leah, a woman compelled into a betrothal she never wanted yet drawn by a faith she never expected. When her family's wealth and power are lost forever, Leah is sent to Pontius Pilate in hopes that he might...

A comprehensive and judgement-free pregnancy companion: Nurture is the only all-in-one pregnancy and birthing book for modern mothers-to-be and their partners who want a more integrative approach. Author Erica Chidi Cohen has assisted countless births and helped hundreds of families ease into their new roles through her work as a doula. Nurture covers everything from the beginning months of pregnancy to the baby's first weeks.

Transform Confusion into Clarity. An Essential Guide to Understanding, Supporting, and Empowering Children with Developmental Challenges. Are you a parent, educator, or practitioner navigating the complex world of neurodiversity and developmental delays? Do you feel overwhelmed by conflicting information, diagnostic jargon, and the search for effective, practical support? You are not alone and you don't have to figure it out by trial and error. Developmental Challenges and Disorders provides a compassionate, evidence-based, and deeply practical roadmap to understanding child development. ...

A loving routine. A flexible schedule. Mom always knows best! Your precious newborn comes into the world like a bud on the verge of blooming, eager to grasp the rhythm of life. As the developing brain embarks on its journey outside the womb, it instinctively seeks to organize and make sense of...

The instant New York Times bestseller! “Emily Oster dives into the data on parenting issues, cuts through the clutter, and gives families the bottom line to help them make better decisions.” –Good Morning America “A targeted mini-MBA program designed to help moms and dads establish best...

The simple way to help your kids face their fears, handle big emotions, and bolster their social skills—from the New York Times bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and a renowned play therapist “A parenting guide as useful as it is scientifically sound, The Way of Play is a gift...

What happens to a child’s brain when early life feels unsafe? In Trauma and the Developing Brain, Bhaskar Pandey offers a clear, practical guide to understanding how early childhood trauma affects brain development, behavior, attachment, and social-emotional growth. Grounded in developmental science and written in accessible language, this book helps readers move beyond labels and see behavior as communication from a stressed nervous system. This 10-chapter guide is designed for parents, caregivers, educators, therapists, social workers, and child development professionals who want real-...

In an eloquent defense of Calvinist theology, author and professor Michael Horton invites us to explore the teachings of Calvinism—also commonly known as Reformed theology—by showing how it is biblical and Christ-centered, leading us to live our lives for the glory of God. The system of...