Parents and Grandparents as Teachers

A guide for families in teaching infants through age 8, this insightful book showcases how both parent and grandparent education can support greater family success, and how creative collaboration can produce benefits for each generation.

Autorentext

Paris S. Strom is Professor of Educational Psychology at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. He currently teaches child, adolescent, and adult development courses to undergraduate and graduate college students and has worked with high school students in the public schools. In addition, he has published over 100 journal articles and books about learning and teaching throughout the lifespan.

Robert D. Strom is Professor Emeritus of Educational Psychology at Arizona State University and Director of the Office of Parent Development International. He taught in public schools of Minnesota and Michigan before becoming Professor of Psychology and Education at Ohio State University. His teaching, writing and research have focused on the lifespan and mental health. He is the author of over 400 publications.

Inhalt

PART I. EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL LEARNING 1. Parents and Grandparents as Partners 2. Infancy: Trust and Social Awareness 3. Family Conversations and Child Language 4. Play and Child Development PART II. EARLY LEARNING AT HOME 5. Young Children Learn About the Internet 6. Watching Television with Children and Asking Them Questions 7. Child Thinking and Cognitive Development 8. The Influence of Media on Children PART III. MOTIVATION AND SCHOOLING 9. Goals and Priorities During Childhood 10. Tutoring for Literacy and School Achievement 11. Praise, Encouragement and Motivation 12. Sometimes I Like to Play by Myself PART IV. MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT 13. Conflicts and Learning to Get Along 14. Relationships with Parents and Peers 15. Fears of Parents and Children 16. Self-Control, Resilience and Patience PART V. THE VALUE OF GRANDPARENTS 17. Grandparent Goals and Expectations 18. Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren 19. Grandparents Giving and Seeking Family Advice 20. Grandparent Strengths and Cultural Diversity