Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, this guide takes readers through physical, cognitive, moral, and behavioral aspects of a childs development. It covers key figures such as Piaget, Freud, and Bowlby as well as looking at the work of more contemporary theorists.

Table of Contents

• Acknowledgements
• Meet the author
• 1 Introduction to child development
• 2 The newborn baby: the first weeks of life
• 3 From 1 to 18 months
• 4 From 18 months to 3 years
• 5 From 3 to 5 years
• 6 From 5 to 8 years
• 7 From 8 to 12 years
• 8 From 12 to 16 years
• 9 Theories and perspectives in child development (1)
• 10 Theories and perspectives in child development (2)
• Taking it further