Raising Kids in the 21st Century: The Science of Psychological Health for Children

Dr. Sharon Hall highlights seven key areas of child development in creating this reader-friendly guide to raising psychologically healthy children. Much is known in the academic sphere about the socialization of healthy children, yet these ideas are rarely made readily accessible to a broader audience. This book paints an overall picture of the skills children need to become functioning adults and offers research on the connections between cognitive development and social competency. It emphasizes the impact strong relationships and personal responsibility can have on positive outcomes for children as they grow to adulthood. A child's temperament and ability to self-regulate responses, as well as the gender differences in psychological health are examined. Dr. Hall also explores the concept of resilience and the protective factors and potential risks associated with it. This easy- to-read volume is based on sound psychological science, making it ideal for parents, students, or clinicians working with families.Hall, Sharon is the author of 'Raising Kids in the 21st Century: The Science of Psychological Health for Children', published 2008 under ISBN 9781405158053 and ISBN 1405158050.