Human Development: A Life-Span Approach

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Bigner, Jerry J.

Psychology & Counseling

MacMillan Publishing Company

Known for its interactive format, this research-driven book tackles the intricacies of parent-child relationships in a contemporary society. Using family systems theory, the book examines the evolution of the family, the stages of family system development, and the challenges faced by all types of families. Readers will encounter a broad range of issues such as multiracial families, adoption, gay and lesbian parents, and family therapy. Topics include: Dimensions of Parenthood; Ethnic Diversity of Contemporary American Families; Parenting Strategies; Theoretical Perspectives; The Transition to Parenthood; Childbirth and the Newborn; Parenting Infants and Toddlers; Parenting Young Children; Parenting School-Age Children; Parenting Adolescents and Young Adults; Parenting in Single-Parent Family Systems; Parenting in Stepfamily Systems; Parenting in High-Risk Families; and Special Challenges in Parenting.

Parent-child relations: An introduction to parenting

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Macmillan

Known for its interactive format, this research-driven book tackles the intricacies of parent-child relationships in a contemporary society. Using family systems theory, the book examines the evolution of the family, the stages of family system development, and the challenges faced by all types of families. Readers will encounter a broad range of issues such as multiracial families, adoption, gay and lesbian parents, and family therapy. Topics include: Dimensions of Parenthood; Ethnic Diversity of Contemporary American Families; Parenting Strategies; Theoretical Perspectives; The Transition to Parenthood; Childbirth and the Newborn; Parenting Infants and Toddlers; Parenting Young Children; Parenting School-Age Children; Parenting Adolescents and Young Adults; Parenting in Single-Parent Family Systems; Parenting in Stepfamily Systems; Parenting in High-Risk Families; and Special Challenges in Parenting.

Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting

Parenting & Relationships

Macmillan Pub. Co.

For undergraduate courses in parenting.The revised, shorter, new edition of Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting features a revamped approach to this research-based text on parent-child relations. Using family systems, as well as systemic family development theory, this text explores how parent-child relations change in tandem with developmental changes occurring with children, adults, and the wider family system. Readers will encounter a broad range of issues such as diversity in family structures, multiracial families, adoption, gay and lesbian parents, and family therapy. This comprehensive treatment prepares students for their roles as parents and working with families.

Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting (6th Edition)

Parenting

Pearson College Div

The revised, new edition of Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting features a revamped approach to this research-based book on parent-child relations. Using family systems, as well as systemic family development theory, this book explores how parent-child relations change in tandem with developmental changes occurring with children, adults, and the wider family system. Readers will encounter a broad range of issues such as multiracial families, adoption, gay and lesbian parents, and family therapy. This comprehensive treatment prepares students for their roles as parents.

Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction To Parenting

Now in the Ninth Edition, Jerry Bigner's Parent-Child Relations, the classic resource for child development professionals and parents themselves, has undergone a thorough revision anchored by the vision of the late Dr. Bigner and executed by new co-author, Clara Gerhardt.Maintaining its fundamental structure and unique approach, the text uses family systems and systemic family development theory as a framework to explore how parent-child relations change in tandem with developmental changes occurring with children, adults, and the wider family system. Thoughtful updates and revisions were done to increase the effectiveness and currency of the text. The text continues to provide strong emphasis on various theoretical and practical models pertaining to parenting. For decades now, this classic text has prepared countless teachers and practitioners by its proven and practical approach, utilizing family systems and systemic family development theory to explore how parent-child relations change in tandem with developmental changes occurring with children, adults, and the wider family system. The most comprehensive and current resource available to students as they prepare for working with parents and families, and for their roles as parents themselves, this best-selling resource carries on the essential message of its originator, Dr. Jerry Bigner, and will continue to nurture future family scholars and practitioners for years to come.

Parent-child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting

Pearson

The world has changed since the first edition of this pioneering text was published in 1979, and with it the context of parenting has changed. Parents today must not just help their children learn socialization, but also teach them the skills and abilities they need to cope with the rapidly changing society of their future. Using the family systems model, the author explains how families function, how they strive to maintain stability over time, and how they change and adapt as children grow up. The book offers the following pedagogical tools to help students prepare for their roles as professionals working with parents and families as well as becoming parents themselves: <ul>
<li> Frequently Asked Questions –allow students to see parenting concerns and issues not only through the eyes of a parent, but also those of a therapist who consults with the parent. </li>
<li> Focus On –highlights information discussed in the chapter. </li>
<li> Parenting Reflections –provide opportunities for readers to check their understanding of the content they’ve just read about. Also promotes critical thinking and encourages empathetic involvement with the parenting topics being discussed. </li>
<li> Family Snapshots –These case studies throughout the book provide students with a broader understanding of how the various theories found in human development and family studies are applied to parent-child relations. </li> </ul>
 New To This Edition: NEW: Includes expanded coverage of attachment between parents and children–Explains how it affects development of both adults and children. <ul>
<li> Increases student understanding of the importance of nurturance at all levels of development. </li> </ul>
 NEW! Gives a much greater emphasis on the cultural context of parenting throughout and especially in Chapters 1 and 2–Describes how parenting is shaped by family ecological and cultural factors. <ul>
<li> Provides for increased development of empathy and understanding of the global human development issues affecting parenting topics. </li> </ul>
Note: This is the standalone book, if you want the book/access card order the ISBN listed below: 013704335X / 9780137043354 Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting &amp; MyVirtualChild -- Access Card Package consists of: 0135002192 / 9780135002193 Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting 0205690335 / 9780205690336 MyVirtualChild -- Standalone Access Card

Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting (8th Edition)

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

From the Publisher\nHolistic in approach, this reader-friendly text integrates theory and research on individual and family development over the life span -- with a focus on family systems theory.

Individual and Family Development: A Life-Span Interdisciplinary Approach

For undergraduate courses in parenting.The revised, shorter, new edition of Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting features a revamped approach to this research-based text on parent-child relations. Using family systems, as well as systemic family development theory, this text explores how parent-child relations change in tandem with developmental changes occurring with children, adults, and the wider family system. Readers will encounter a broad range of issues such as diversity in family structures, multiracial families, adoption, gay and lesbian parents, and family therapy. This comprehensive treatment prepares students for their roles as parents and working with families.

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Human Development: A Life-Span Approach

Parent-child relations: An introduction to parenting

Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting

Parent-child relations: An introduction to parenting

Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting (6th Edition)

Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction To Parenting

Parent-child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting

Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting (8th Edition)

Individual and Family Development: A Life-Span Interdisciplinary Approach

Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting