Newborn to Infant to Child by Arterberry, Martha E.; Bornstein, Marc H.;

Short description:

This comprehensive and accessible book introduces child development in the first three years of life. Organized chronologically, the book explores three developmental stages—newborn (birth-3 months), infant (4-17 months), and child (18-36 months)—covering physical, perceptual, cognitive, language, emotional, and social development.

Long description:

This comprehensive and accessible book introduces child development in the first three years of life. Organized chronologically, the book explores three developmental stages – newborn (birth to 3 months), infant (4 to 17 months), and child (18 to 36 months) – covering physical, perceptual, cognitive, language, emotional, and social development at each stage. The book sets this fundamental information in theories of development, contexts of development, research methods in development, and developmental implications for social policies, applications, and interventions.

Key issues, such as the interplay between nature and nurture and interrelations among the several domains of development, are seamlessly integrated throughout. Emphasizing the early years as a unique and critical phase of life, this book features user-friendly elements, like boxes that focus on How Do We Know This? and Application. Presented in full color, the book also defines key terms in a glossary and offers suggested readings.

Authored by world-renowned experts in child development, this essential edition is ideal for undergraduate courses in psychology, education, child development, nursing, and social work. It also serves as a valuable resource for professionals in early childhood development and education.

Complementing the book is a robust suite of online support materials designed to enhance teaching and learning. Instructors benefit from chapter-by-chapter activities suitable for in-class group work or individual assignments, paper assignments, comprehensive PowerPoint slides featuring key terms with definitions, figures, and tables for each chapter, essay questions, note-taking guidance, and curated YouTube links demonstrating relevant concepts and behaviors. Students can access resources, including key term lists for creating personalised flashcards and a structured guide for developing effective study materials.

"This book's thoroughness and insightful exploration of child development is groundbreaking and exciting. The clear, engaging writing and comprehensive coverage make it an indispensable resource for students and professionals alike."

Valeska Y. Rivera, Student, California State University, Sacrament, USA

"As a detailed exploration of early childhood development, 'A Chronological Approach to Early Childhood Development' offers invaluable insights into the intricate processes that shape human growth from conception through childhood. Its rigorous integration of current research with practical examples makes it an essential resource for students and practitioners alike in developmental psychology and related fields." 

Tatiana M. Twiss, CHAD Senior Student, California State University, USA

"This is the book I wish I’d had as a student! Now, as an academic, it is a valuable, concise guide with small nuggets of contemporary insights. Covering all the major conceptual ideas of early child development, this resource provides a neat and engaging outline of the rapid psychological changes humans undergo from the prenatal stage to three years of age. Importantly, the authors have skilfully cut through the research and distilled key highlights in an engaging narrative. This indispensable resource captures the dynamic and sequential nature of early child development, making it a pleasure to recommend to my students and to anyone passionate about understanding the journey of child development."

Ming Wai Wan, PhD, CPsychol, SFHEA, Division of Psychology and Mental Health, University of Manchester, UK

“This book is a significant contribution to the field of early childhood development. The authors provide a comprehensive overview of developmental processes across key domains, combining robust empirical evidence with compelling theoretical insights. It is an essential resource for students and researchers in developmental psychology and cognitive science, as well as for practitioners working with infants and their caregivers. I found the chapters on communication and relationships particularly illuminating and plan to incorporate them into my own teaching. I highly recommend this book and anticipate that it will become a foundational text in the field.”

Ao Chen, Associate Professor, Beijing Language and Culture University, China

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction 2. Development before Birth  Section I: The Newborn  3. Newborns: Growth and Action 4. Newborns: Perception and Thought 5. Newborns: Emotions and Temperament 6. Newborns: Communication and Relationships 7. Newborns in Context  Section II: The Infant  8. Infants: Growth and Action 9. Infants: Perception and Thought 10. Infants: Emotions and Temperament 11. Infants: Communication and Relationships 12. Infants in Context  Section III: The Child  13. Children: Growth and Action 14. Children: Perception and Cognition 15. Children: Emotions and Temperament 16. Children: Communication and Relationships 17. Children in Context