Developmental Psychology

As Howard Gardner argues in the groundbreaking classic Frames of Mind, to limit our understanding of intelligence to “book smarts” misses much of what makes human beings amazing. Someone who plays an instrument well is exhibiting intelligence.

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.

From renowned mental health expert and speaker Dr. Gabor Maté, Scattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) as genetically based—and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition....

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....

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

In this New York Times bestseller, one of America’s premier physicians offers a must-listen account of the new challenges facing parents today and a program for how we can better prepare our children to navigate the obstacles they face.

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 latest groundbreaking tome from Tim Ferriss, the number-one New York Times best-selling author of The 4-Hour Workweek....

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

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.

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....

David Epstein examined the world’s most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, forecasters and scientists. He discovered that in most fields—especially those that are complex and unpredictable—generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel....

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....

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

From Dr. John Gottman comes Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child, a modern guide to raising healthy and emotionally intelligent children, with a foreword by Daniel Goleman, New York Times best-selling author of Emotional Intelligence....

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

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....

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....

From Bulletproof creator and best-selling author Dave Asprey comes a revolutionary approach to anti-aging that will help you up your game at any age....

Adult ADHD can affect men in different ways. Men may experience it in various ways, and its symptoms can be more challenging to detect. Men with ADHD are often overlooked, leaving many who are struggling with their abilities to feel isolated or confused about what they're experiencing....

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 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.”....

From internationally renowned family consultant Kim John Payne comes an eloquent guide that seeks to help parents reclaim for their children the space and freedom that all kids need for their individuality to flourish....

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....

As Howard Gardner argues in the groundbreaking classic Frames of Mind, to limit our understanding of intelligence to “book smarts” misses much of what makes human beings amazing. Someone who plays an instrument well is exhibiting intelligence. So, too, someone who knows how to do physical comedy—is their mastery of their movements and the space around them not brilliant? And to have a profound knowledge of their own self, their relationships with others, and relationships between others, too, is to show great intelligence as well.

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 this new world, yet it is unable to sculpt the cycles of feed-wake and sleep that it needs to thrive. This is where the parents step in, as caretakers and creators, much like the artisans molding clay, they begin to shape the child's world with gentle precision guided by Babywise Sleep Solutions.

Ein Nr. 1 Bestseller der New York Times In einer Welt, die von Smartphones, sozialen Medien und der Macht der Tech-Giganten beherrscht wird, erleben wir einen drastischen Rückgang der psychischen Gesundheit unserer Kinder und Jugendlichen. Depressionen, Ängste, Selbstverletzungen und Suizide nehmen erschreckend zu, und viele Eltern fragen sich verzweifelt: Was ist passiert? Diese brennenden Fragen stehen im Mittelpunkt von Jonathan Haidts Werk Generation Angst. Wie wir unsere Kinder an die virtuelle Welt verlieren und ihre psychische Gesundheit aufs Spiel setzen.

In recent decades, the lives of people in their late teens and twenties have changed so dramatically that a new stage of life has developed. In his provocative work, Jeffrey Jensen Arnett has identified the period of emerging adulthood as distinct from both the adolescence that precedes it and the young adulthood that comes in its wake. Arnett's new paradigm has received enormous worldwide scholarly attention due to his book that launched the field, Emerging Adulthood.

In the second edition of this valuable resource, educator, author, and child psychologist Allen N. Mendler offers both time-tested and newly developed strategies for how to reignite enthusiasm in even the most unmotivated students. Educators gain fresh ideas on how to integrate social-emotional development into daily classroom instruction, use technology and digital tools to enhance learning, and reduce the anxiety students feel in our ever-changing education environment.

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¿Por qué se enfada tanto? ¿Cuándo empezó a volverse narcisista? ¿Qué puedo hacer frente a su impulsividad o su parsimonia? ¿Cuántas veces, desde que tu retoño se ha convertido en adolescente y se ha sumido en un mar de contradicciones, te has dicho "no lo entiendo, necesito un manual de instrucciones"? ¡¡¡Diana Al Azem tiene la solución!!! Su libro es el traductor universal padres-adolescentes / adolescentes-padres, con las claves que nos explican, ante los conflictos del día a día, cómo actuar y responder para lograr no solo entenderlos, sino la tan ansiada paz familiar.

Inner Child Healing to Career Empowerment: Awakening Your Inner Leader Through Transformation is your step-by-step guide to understanding, healing, and transforming your inner child, helping you unlock a powerful new chapter of professional and personal success. Through practical exercises, insightful reflections, and easy-to-follow steps, you'll learn how to tap into your true self and embrace your inner leader.

Neste audiolivro, o psiquiatra Gregory Brown demonstra que, no tratamento do estresse, da ansiedade e da depressão, é na rotina do autocuidado que o trabalho mais importante acontece. A consciência de que podemos melhorar a maneira como nos sentimos, aliada a práticas diárias e a mudanças no estilo de vida, é o meio mais seguro para alcançar o bem-estar sustentável. Apresentando estratégias práticas, ele mostra como fortalecer o que chama de os cinco pilares do autocuidado: respiração, sono, espiritualidade, alimentação e movimento.

Child abuse casts a long shadow over the history of childhood. Across the centuries there are numerous accounts of children being beaten, neglected, sexually assaulted, or even killed by those closest to them. This book explores this darker side of childhood history, looking at what constituted cruelty towards children in the past and at the social responses towards it. Focusing primarily on England, it is a history of violence against children in their own homes, covering a large timeframe which extends from medieval times to the present.

Raising a child with ADHD can indeed be challenging but it's also an opportunity. This guide is written by a parent who understands your struggles, supports your journey, and provides practical, evidence-based strategies. Deepen your understanding with “EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS FOR KIDS WITH ADHD,” a comprehensive guide designed to help you and your child navigate the ADHD journey.

В Ваших руках аудиоверсия учебного пособия, в котором раскрываются основные понятия психологической науки, освещаются ее важнейшие проблемы и методы. Книга, созданная на основе курса лекций, читавшегося автором в течение многих лет на факультете психологии МГУ для студентов 1 курса, сохраняет непринужденность общения с аудиторией, содержит большое количество примеров из экспериментальных исследований, художественной литературы, жизненных ситуаций. В ней удачно сочетаются высокий научный уровень и популярность изложения фундаментальных вопросов обшей психологии.

Discover how to redefine your family dynamics by tackling Oppositional Defiant Disorder head-on, even if it feels overwhelming. Here’s the good news: ODD doesn’t have to derail your family’s happiness. You can manage it effectively and create a better home environment. This book offers practical tips for communication, emotional support, and behavior management to help you restore balance.

As a counselor, therapist, parent, or caregiver, you play a crucial role in the development and well-being of children. Yet amidst the flood of information, finding effective, research-backed techniques tailored to diverse needs and ensuring therapeutic goals balance with fun can feel overwhelming. Imagine transforming your child’s playtime into powerful moments of growth and resilience-building using culturally diverse activities that address their unique needs.

Here are 26 simple, common-sense tips from A to Z to help you get through life, to cheer you up, to brighten your soul and to hearten your resolve to thrive.