What All Children Need: Theory and Application / Edition 2

by Linda L. Dunlap

Overview

In the second edition of What All Children Need, Linda Dunlap provides important new information and guidance for educators, counselors, clinicians, and others who deal with children's development. Although concepts and ideas from numerous educational and psychological theorists are included, the book's framework is based on the seven levels of Abraham Maslow's "Hierarchy of Needs." Dunlap's intent is to provide concrete and practical examples of ways to nurture developmental needs of children in relation to Maslow's theory. Teachers, child-care providers, psychologists, counselors, social workers, therapists, and school administrators and staff will find this book of interest.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761829256
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	09/01/2004
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	266
Product dimensions:	6.58(w) x 8.88(h) x 0.94(d)

About the Author

Linda L. Dunlap is Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of Psychology at Marist College, New York. Professor Dunlap holds a doctorate in psychology from the University of Iowa.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Providing for Children's Basic Needs: First Things First: What the Theorists Suggest; Meeting Children's Basic Needs; Children's Basic Nutritional Needs; Childhood Obesity; Childhood Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia; Encouraging Healthy Eating Habits; P Chapter 4 Creating a Safer Environment: Safety Amid Hazards: What the Theorists Suggest; Children's Need for Guidance; General Safety Concerns; Information and Skills that Enhance e Children's Safety; Common Childhood Fears; Reaction to Fears; School Fears; C Chapter 5 Children Need to Belong and Be Valued: Love is Not Enough: What the Theorists Suggest; Effects of Different Family Types; Traditional, Two-Parent Families; Single-Parent Families; Children Whose Parents are Divorced; Blended (Step or Reconstituted) Chapter 6 Building Positive Self-esteem: Helping Children Value Themselves: What the Theorists Suggest; Developmental Changes in Self-Concept; Developmental Changes in Self-Esteem; Factors that Affect the Self-Esteem; The Effects of Guidance Styles; The Need Chapter 7 Helping Children Achieve: Knowledge Enhances Opportunity-by Andrea M. Noel, Ph.D.: What the Theorists Suggest; Potential Limitations of Piaget's Theory; Defining Knowledge; Defining Intelligence; The Need for Children to be Actively Engaged in Leani Chapter 8 Helping Children See the World's Beauty: Variety is the Spice of Life: What the Theorists Suggest; Seeing the Beauty in Nature; The Value of "The Arts"; The Importance of Experiencing Diversity; Enhancing Moral Development; The Value of Encouraging Chapter 9 Reaching the Goal: Letting Children Find Themselves: What the Theorists Suggest; The Effects of Varying Types of Motivation; The Effects of Reward and Punishment; Moving Toward Independence; Providing a Sense of Order; The Benefits of Establishing G Chapter 10 Epilogue Chapter 11 References Chapter 12 Index

Editorial Reviews

Written for those working in the educational system or otherwise providing childcare, this work discusses developmental needs of children and methods for adults to help children fulfill their needs. Although the ideas of a variety of educational and psychological theorists are included, the framework for the discussion is based upon Abraham Maslow's "hierarchy of needs." Chapters are devoted to creating a safe environment, letting children know they belong and are valued, building positive self-esteem, helping children create knowledge, and enhancing creativity and morality. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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