Developmental Psychology

The Absent Father Effect on Daughters investigates the impact of absent—physically or emotionally—and inadequate fathers on the lives and psyches of their daughters through the perspective of Jungian analytical psychology.

Dr. Becky Kennedy, wildly popular parenting expert and creator of @drbeckyatgoodinside, shares her groundbreaking approach to raising kids and offers practical strategies for parenting in a way that feels good....

What Happened to You? provides powerful scientific and emotional insights into the behavioral patterns so many of us struggle to understand.

In a time when so many children and young adults seem to be struggling, parents are looking for help in bringing up mentally healthy kids who are equipped to thrive. Finally, evidence-based help is now available for overwhelmed parents who are trying their best but feel like they’re falling short.

The authors of No-Drama Discipline and The Yes Brain explain the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures in this pioneering, practical book....

Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, students, and businesspeople - both seasoned and new - that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called "grit"....

A must-have resource for anyone who lives or works with young kids....

This parenting classic on one of the most disturbing and misunderstood trends of our time—peers replacing parents in the lives of children—is now more relevant than ever. The latest edition includes new material on how social media and video game culture are affecting our children.

The pioneering experts Tina Payne Bryson and Daniel J. Siegel now explore the ultimate child-raising challenge: discipline....

Bill Bryson, best-selling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As addictive as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-listen owner's manual for everybody....

Many of us find ourselves stuck in unhealthy habits simply because we don't see a better way. With Mother Hunger, trauma counselor Kelly McDaniel helps women break the cycle of destructive behavior by taking a fresh look at childhood trauma and its lasting impact....

Make It Stick will appeal to all those interested in the challenge of lifelong learning and self-improvement....

A clinical neuropsychologist and test prep guru combine cutting-edge brain science with insights from their work with families to make a radical new case for giving kids more control....

Acclaimed developmental psychologist David Yeager reveals the new science of motivating young people ages ten through twenty-five in this groundbreaking book that is a must-read for managers, parents, educators, coaches, and mentors everywhere.

Why America's sons are underachieving, and what we can do about it. Something is happening to boys today. From kindergarten to college, American boys are, on average, less resilient and less ambitious than they were a mere 20 years ago....

How does trauma affect a child's mind—and how can that mind recover? In the classic The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, Dr. Perry explains what happens to the brains of children exposed to extreme stress and shares their lessons of courage, humanity, and hope....

In this absorbing, clever, and warm book, renowned psychotherapist Philippa Perry tells us what really matters and what behavior it is important to avoid—the vital dos and don'ts of parenting....

Borderline personality disorder, autism, narcissism, psychosis, Asperger's: All of these syndromes have one thing in common---lack of empathy....

Trauma and Recovery is revered as the seminal text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a broader political frame, Harvard psychiatrist Judith Herman argues that psychological trauma is inseparable from its social and political context....

Current child-rearing techniques seek to develop children who are confident, self-assured, and unafraid to speak their minds-lions instead of lambs. Although largely positive, this shift has brought with it some very serious problems in our children's behavior....

In teenagers, powerful emotions are the rule, not the exception. Unfortunately, many of today’s parents now regard their teens’ negative feelings as disruptive, dangerous, or diagnosable, thanks to the rise of the wellness industry and the widespread use of psychotropic drugs....

Autism therapy typically focuses on ridding individuals of “autistic” symptoms such as difficulties interacting socially, problems in communicating, sensory challenges, and repetitive behavior patterns. Now Dr. Barry M. Prizant offers a new and compelling paradigm....

Parenting and neuroscience expert Robyn Gobbel is here to reveal how all behavior, no matter how baffling, can be explained and remedied. You just need to look past the behavior and understand what's going on inside....

This best-selling book examines childhood trauma and the enduring effects it has on an individual's management of repressed anger and pain....

In the ever more competitive race to secure the best possible future, today’s students face unprecedented pressure to succeed. They jam-pack their schedules with AP classes, fill every waking hour with resume-padding activities, and even sabotage relationships with friends to “get ahead.”....

Conquer the Child Development Exams: Your Guide to the CDA and Other Early Childhood Certifications is a concise and accessible study aid created to help early childhood educators focus on the most essential concepts in preparation for certification. Whether you're pursuing the CDA or another child development credential, this guide simplifies key areas such as developmental stages, observation skills, behavior guidance, classroom setup, and working with families. It explores fundamental topics in child growth, health and safety, learning environments, and inclusive practices—empowering ...

Logra un Niño Más Feliz y Resiliente con la Terapia de Juego en Solo 30 Minutos al DíaDescubre cómo apoyar el desarrollo emocional y social de un niño a través del juego con estrategias prácticas que combinan diversión y objetivos terapéuticos. Perfecto para padres, terapeutas y educadores, este libro te guiará con actividades inclusivas que fomentan la confianza y el autocontrol.

В ваших руках книга, способная вывести читателя на новый - экспертный - уровень освоения широко известной авторской методики "7 радикалов". Применяя материалы данного издания на практике, можно разобраться в индивидуальных особенностях любого человека, ставшего объектом наблюдения, чьи мнение, позиция, отношение к делу имеют существенное значение. Книга представляет собой самостоятельное законченное произведение, в котором рассматриваются вопросы взаимодействия радикалов в целостном характере.

Are you sick and tired of the surface level? When we hide below the surface, we are masking, avoiding, and ultimately perpetuating stress and burnout. Keeping things at a surface level is NOT healthier, safer, more professional, or more appropriate. It is time for all of us to GO DEEPER. And it is possible with the 4 Pillar Mindset. How do we know? We are living proof. We have used the 4 Pillar Mindset to help us completely overcome burnout in the classroom and do our healing work from trauma. It has also helped us create better relationships with our colleagues and our teenagers at home.

Engaging and Uplifting Short Stories for Seniors is more than just a book—it’s a heartwarming time capsule designed to transport Baby Boomers and seniors back to cherished decades. Each story is long enough to immerse you in the lives of its characters while remaining short enough to listen in one sitting.

Дети не слушают своих родителей, сколько стоит этот мир. В попытках научить "нерадивое чадо", как "надо себя вести", ответственные родители вооружаются новейшими психологическими "приемчиками", разучивают современные техники сидения на гречке, а дети в ответ лишь становятся все более раздражительными и непослушными. Что же нам мешает в отношениях с ребенком, а ему мешает вести себя лучше? Новая книга Людмилы Петрановской будет полезна родителям, отчаявшимся найти общий язык с детьми. Вы сможете научиться ориентироваться в сложных ситуациях, решать конфликты и достойно выходить из них.

¿Quiénes somos? O quizás más exactamente: ¿por qué somos quienes somos? Depende de a quién preguntes, pero la mayoría de la gente estará de acuerdo en que nuestra identidad está determinada en gran medida por nuestras experiencias. Esto incluye los momentos culminantes personales, como el primer amor, pero también las crisis personales y la superación de nuestros miedos más profundos. Básicamente, las estrategias que utilizamos para dominar esos retos tan especiales desempeñan un papel en nuestra trayectoria personal en la vida.

In sieben praxisorientierten, dabei wissenschaftlich fundierten Lektionen weist der renommierte Entwicklungspsychologe Bruce Hood seinen Leserinnen und Lesern den Weg zu einem besseren Leben. Denn: Glück kann man lernen, dies hat der Autor in seinem erfolgreichen und beliebten Kurs The Science of Happiness an der Uni Bristol messbar erwiesen. Wer etwas für sein Glück tun will, muss sein Ego verändern, und das ist gar nicht so schwierig, wie es klingt. Man muss nur wissen, wie. Deshalb stehen am Ende einer jeden Lektion Übungen zur praktischen Anwendung, die das Glücksempfinden spürbar steigern

What about the teachers who stay? Teachers are leaving! There is a teacher shortage! … and still… Every year we celebrate the careers of veteran teachers who are retiring after thirty or more rewarding years of serving students and staff in their communities and local school districts. What about them? What about the teachers who stay? What if we asked these veteran teachers about their perseverance? What kept them going? What helped them overcome the challenges of changing societal pressures for—and perceptions of—teachers?

Старые конструкции, на которых держались отношения прошлого, превратились в костыли. Теперь они не помогают, а мешают. Мир изменился. Никто больше не хочет союза, где вместо диалога и контакта — зависимость, контроль, ревность, измены и унижения. Отношения новой эры — это партнерство, в котором вы растете вместе, каждый идет своим путем и при этом выбирает идти вдвоем! "Он и Она: свобода быть вдвоем" — терапевтический исцеляющий тренинг, включающий практические задания, QR-коды на дополнительные видеоуроки и аудиопрактики.